(a) Fees allowed by law in connection with proceedings before probate judges shall be collected either at the time the pleading is filed in probate court or at the termination of the suit, as determined by the court. Fees for transcripts of papers filed in the case to which parties are entitled as of course, shall be due when the service is performed.
(b) In cases where appropriate, the court may order that security deposits be deposited into the probate court to cover expected court costs. Any unused security deposits shall be returned to the person who made the deposit.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 3 - Costs and Fees in Civil Cases.
Division 1 - General Provisions.
Section 12-19-40 - Posting of Lists of Fees by Probate Judges and Furnishing of Copies Thereof.
Section 12-19-41 - Preparation of Bills for Fees or Costs Generally - Officers.
Section 12-19-42 - Preparation of Bills for Fees or Costs Generally - Probate Judges.
Section 12-19-44 - Allowances for Ex Officio Services.
Section 12-19-45 - Maintenance of Record Book of Fees Received by Probate Judges.
Section 12-19-46 - Liability for Receiving Unauthorized Fees - Officers.
Section 12-19-47 - Liability for Receiving Unauthorized Fees - Probate Judges.
Section 12-19-48 - Security for Costs in Suits by or for Nonresidents in Probate Courts.
Section 12-19-52 - Recovery of Full Costs by Defendant Upon Showing of Usurious Interest.
Section 12-19-54 - Proceedings for Retaxation of Excessive Costs in Probate Courts.