Assessment of Costs. (Amended by Act 2026-536) [Effective until

Ala. Code § 6-6-571 — under Title 6.

Ala. Code § 6-6-571

October 1, 2026.]

AMENDED BY ACT 2026-536, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2026. SEE ACT FOR REVISED LANGUAGE.

The court shall have the power to assess the cost of a hearing held pursuant to the terms of this division, including the fee of the guardian ad litem, to the plaintiffs; provided, that should some of the defendants file counterclaims or should certain persons intervene, the cost shall be assessed by the court as justice may require.

History: (Acts 1951, No. 882, p. 1521.)