Alabama Constitution Section 159 Initial appointment or election of judges or chancellors for newly created circuits or chancery divisions
Alabama Constitution – Section 159: Initial Appointment or Election of Judges or Chancellors for Newly Created Circuits or Chancery Divisions
🔹 Summary:
Section 159 provides the procedure for filling judicial positions when a new judicial circuit or chancery division is created in Alabama.
🔑 Key Provisions:
New Judicial Positions:
When a new circuit or chancery division is established by the Legislature, it will require new judges or chancellors to serve in those jurisdictions.
Filling the Position:
The Governor has the authority to appoint the first judge or chancellor for the new position.
The appointee will serve until the next general election.
Election of Successor:
At the next general election, a judge or chancellor will be elected by the voters of that circuit or division.
The person elected will serve a full term, as prescribed by law.
📌 Purpose:
This section ensures that new courts can be immediately staffed when created, while still maintaining voter control over long-term judicial appointments through regular elections.
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