The resolution establishes the Joint Interim Study Commission on Court Costs in Alabama to address the inconsistencies in court costs across the state. The commission aims to create a standardized and transparent set of court costs that would benefit the state. It will consist of various members, including legislative leaders, judges, district attorneys, practicing attorneys, and representatives from relevant associations, ensuring a diverse representation reflecting the state's demographics.
The commission is tasked with studying court costs and making recommendations for uniformity, with a report due to the Legislature by the fifth legislative day of the 2026 Regular Session. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama will chair the commission, which will meet as necessary and receive administrative support from the House of Representatives and the Legislative Services Agency. Members will be compensated according to their roles, and the commission will be dissolved after submitting its final report.