The bill amends Section 12-19-71 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to prohibit the collection of filing fees for motions for qualified domestic relations orders that are filed within 120 days of the final order. This change aims to alleviate financial burdens for individuals seeking such orders shortly after a court's final decision. Additionally, the bill includes various technical revisions to update the existing code language to current standards, ensuring clarity and consistency in legal terminology.

In terms of specific changes, the bill replaces the word "which" with "that" in the context of filing fees and introduces a new provision stating that no filing fee may be collected for a motion for a qualified domestic relations order filed within the specified timeframe. Other amendments include adjustments to the language regarding filing fees for various civil cases, such as those on the domestic relations docket, and the introduction of a cap on additional plaintiff fees. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 12-19-71, 12-19-71
Enrolled: 12-19-71, 12-19-71