Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Ruth Ann Hall

Judge • Madison County Circuit Court, Alabama

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Courtesy Copies

Filings > 25 pages

  • As Soon as Practicable After E Filing
  • As Soon as Practicable After Efiling

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Adversary Position

Communication

Court-wide
Phone
(256) 532-3618
Emergencies

Court-wide rules

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Madison 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

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  • 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

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  • Notice 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

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  • Notice 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

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  • Four-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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