Bill > HB355

This bill amends existing law regarding temporary judges of probate in Houston County, Alabama. Specifically, it extends the maximum duration of a temporary appointment from 90 days to 180 days and allows for successive 180-day periods. It also clarifies that a temporary judge of probate cannot preside over hearings for more than 200 days in any fiscal year. The bill revises the compensation for temporary judges of probate, increasing it from $50 to $100 per hearing, to be paid from the judge of probate's discretionary fund, unless the temporary judge is already a court employee, in which case they will not receive additional compensation. These changes are intended to address issues like calendar congestion and complex cases by providing more flexibility in managing the probate court's workload.

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