SB1446

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.

Complete·6/4/25

Dissolves the Probate and Juvenile Court in Lauderdale County and transfers its duties to other courts.

This bill dissolves the Probate and Juvenile Court in Lauderdale County upon the expiration of the presiding judge's term. It transfers probate court matters to the Chancery Court and juvenile court matters to the General Sessions Court. The County Commission must relocate the court to the Justice Complex. The bill requires a two-thirds vote by the Lauderdale County legislative body to take effect.

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Roll Call Votes

FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt

33 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Jun 4, 2025

Comp. became Pr. Ch. 16

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 21, 2025

Senate

Placed on Senate Local Calendar for 4/22/2025