Presiding Judges - How Selected

Ala. Code § 12-17-23 — under Title 12.

Ala. Code § 12-17-23

The presiding judge of a circuit shall be elected by a majority vote of circuit judges in the circuit. In the event of the failure of any judge to receive a majority vote, the Supreme Court shall provide by rule for selection of the presiding judge.

History: (Acts 1975, No. 1205, p. 2384, §2-105.)