Alabama Constitution Section 152 Election of supreme court justices judges of circuit courts judges of probate courts and chancellors
Alabama Constitution – Section 152: Election of Judges
Section 152 of the Alabama Constitution governs the election process for several key judicial offices in the state.
Key Provisions:
Judges Elected by the People:
Justices of the Supreme Court of Alabama
Judges of the Circuit Courts
Judges of the Probate Courts
Chancellors (note: Alabama no longer has a separate chancery court, but this remains for historical/legal continuity)
Manner of Election:
These judicial officers are to be elected by the qualified voters of the state or respective circuits/counties, as prescribed by law.
Term of Office:
The terms and other qualifications or procedures for these elections are set by general law, which the Alabama Legislature enacts.
Historical Context:
This section reflects Alabama's commitment to judicial accountability through popular elections, rather than appointments. However, in some instances (like mid-term vacancies), the governor may temporarily appoint judges until an election is held.
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