HB1423

AN ACT to amend Chapter 262 of the Private Acts of 1963; as amended by Chapter 313 of the Private Acts of 1982; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to Lauderdale County.

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Dissolves Lauderdale County's Probate and Juvenile Court upon the judge's term expiration, transferring jurisdiction and duties.

This bill amends existing law to dissolve the Probate and Juvenile Court of Lauderdale County upon the expiration of the judge's term. It mandates the transfer of probate court matters to the Chancery Court and juvenile court matters to the General Sessions Court. The County Commission is tasked with relocating the court to the Justice Complex, including personnel and records. The bill requires approval by a two-thirds vote of Lauderdale County's legislative body to take effect.

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

Apr 2, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

History

Jun 4, 2025

Pr. Ch. 16

May 21, 2025

Signed by Governor.

May 9, 2025

House

Transmitted to Governor for his action.