Judge Christian M. Comer
Judge • Madison County Circuit Court, Alabama
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideMadison County Circuit Court, Alabama publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 306 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Filing Requirements
All 135- Applies to
- Notice
The notice must state the intended change-of-residence date.
- Applies to
- Notice
If applicable, the notice must state the specific reasons for the proposed change of principal residence.
- Applies to
- Notice
The notice must include a proposed revised custody or visitation schedule, if any.
Filing Timing
All 54Notice must be sent at least 45 days before the proposed change, or within 10 days after obtaining the information if a 45-day notice was not reasonably possible.
An objection to the relocation must be made within 30 days of receipt of notice, except in the stated Armed Forces circumstance.
A non-relocating party must commence an action seeking a temporary or permanent order to prevent the change within 30 days after receiving notice, or the change is authorized.
Service
All 45Notice of a proposed change of principal residence must be sent by certified mail at least 45 days beforehand, or within 10 days after obtaining the information if timely 45-day notice was not reasonably possible.
The process must be served on the garnishee, a copy served on the defendant, and a proper return made to the court.
- Applies to
- Claim of exemption
The defendant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim of exemption to the plaintiff.
Fees
All 35Four-percent electronic-filing convenience fees may be assessed as court costs upon written request and submission of a supporting affidavit.
- Applies to
- Default judgment
A filing fee is required when seeking a default judgment under Rule 55(b).
- Fee
- 500
- Applies to
- Expungement petition
If the petitioner is not found indigent and the fee is not waived, only one $500 filing fee is paid for multiple charges arising from one arrest.
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