Title 12 — Title 12

A Court of Criminal Appeals and a Court of Civil Appeals, each composed of five judges, possessing the qualifications of the Supreme Court justices, including, but not limited to, the qualifications provided in subsection (b) of Section 12-2-1, are hereby created and established.…

The Court of Civil Appeals shall have exclusive appellate jurisdiction of all civil cases where the amount involved, exclusive of interest and costs, does not exceed $50,000, all appeals from administrative agencies other than the Alabama Public Service Commission, all appeals in…

Issuance of Remedial and Original Writs and Punishment for Contempt. Each of the courts of appeals shall have and exercise original jurisdiction in the issuance and determination of writs of quo warranto and mandamus in relation to matters in which said court has appellate jurisd…

The regular term of the courts of appeals shall be the same as that of the Supreme Court, but the court may, in its discretion, adjourn from time to time. History: (Acts 1969, No. 987, p. 1744, §14.)

Suitable and adequate quarters for the holding of the sessions of the courts and for the use of the judges and other officers of the court shall be provided. History: (Acts 1969, No. 987, p. 1744, §8.)

When it is deemed advisable or necessary for the proper dispatch of the business of the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, with the advice of the Supreme Court and the presiding judge of the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, may in writing…

When it is deemed advisable or necessary for the proper dispatch of the business of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, with the advice of the Supreme Court, and the presiding judge of the Court of Civil Appeals, may in writing designate an…

Courts of Appeals; Decisions and Proceedings of Courts of Appeals Subject to General Superintendence and Control of Supreme Court. The decisions of the Supreme Court shall govern the holdings and decisions of the courts of appeals, and the decisions and proceedings of such courts…

Judges. In the absence of a judge of either of the courts of appeals or in case of the disqualification of a judge, a majority can hold court and decide cases and announce the result when concurred in by them. In the event the remaining judges are equally divided as to the decisi…

The reporter decisions of the Supreme Court and courts of appeals shall report the opinions and decisions of the courts of appeals in all respects as he is now or hereafter may be required by law to report the decisions and opinions of the Supreme Court. History: (Acts 1969, No. …

The marshal and librarian of the Supreme Court and his assistants shall be the marshal and librarian and assistants, respectively, of the courts of appeals and shall discharge such duties and obey such directions, not inconsistent with the laws of the state or his duties as marsh…

of Panels of Judges to Decide Cases. (a) The offices of the three judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals that were filled in the general election of 1970 pursuant to Act No. 987 of the 1969 Regular Session of the Legislature shall be filled by election from the state at large in…

Executions Clerk and Secretaries of Court of Criminal Appeals. The judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals are hereby authorized to appoint and employ a clerk, an assistant clerk, an executions clerk and five secretaries. Such clerk shall serve as confidential assistant and such …

Before entering upon the duties of his office, the Clerk of the Court of Criminal Appeals shall execute to the State of Alabama a bond, to be approved by the Governor, in the amount of $5,000.00, for the faithful performance of his duties. History: (Acts 1943, No. 122, p. 123; Ac…

(a) The office of dockets Clerk of the Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama is hereby created, such clerk to be appointed by the judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals and removable at any time the said judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals may see fit. (b) The duties of such …

Secretaries of Court of Civil Appeals. The judges of the Court of Civil Appeals are authorized to appoint and employ a clerk. The clerk so appointed by the court may be removed at any time for cause, to be determined by the court and entered at length on its record. The salary of…

Before entering upon the duties of his office, the Clerk of the Court of Civil Appeals shall execute to the State of Alabama a bond, to be approved by the Governor, in the amount of $5,000.00, for the faithful performance of his duties. History: (Acts 1943, No. 122, p. 123; Acts …

The clerks of the courts of appeals must keep the office open for transaction of business on every day except Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays for such hours as may be directed by the courts of appeals. History: (Acts 1969, No. 987, p. 1744, §28.)

Each clerk shall have the authority and it shall be his duty: (1) To administer oaths and take affidavits; (2) To issue and sign all writs and process of every description, issued under the authority of the court; (3) To keep in regular order the papers, dockets and records of th…

Each judge of each court of appeals is authorized to appoint one law clerk to assist the appointing judge in the performance of his duties. History: (Acts 1969, No. 987, p. 1744, §16.)

Appointment of Successor. Each law clerk so appointed shall serve as law clerk to the judge appointing him and may be dismissed and a successor appointed at the will of the appointing judge. History: (Acts 1969, No. 987, p. 1744, §17.)

The salary of each such law clerk shall be the same as the salary paid to law clerks of the supreme court justices and shall be payable as the salaries of other state employees are paid. History: (Acts 1969, No. 987, p. 1744, §18.)

(a) The offices of the judges of the Court of Civil Appeals that were filled at the general election in 1972 for terms of two, four and six years pursuant to Act No. 987 of the 1969 Regular Session of the Legislature shall, at the general election immediately preceding the expira…

The salaries of all the employees of the courts of appeals shall be paid as the salaries of other state employees are paid. History: (Acts 1969, No. 987, p. 1744, §27; Acts 1975, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 143, p. 386, §1.)

Stationery, Furniture, Etc. (a) The cost of preserving records according to the provisions of this chapter shall be paid out of the treasury as accounts for printing and binding of the state are paid. (b) The record books, blanks and stationery and furniture necessary to the cour…

Which State a Party. The Attorney General in person or by assistant must attend on the part of the state to all criminal cases and all civil actions in which the state is a party in said courts of appeals. History: (Acts 1969, No. 987, p. 1744, §31.)

Within the limitations or jurisdiction conferred on the courts of appeals by this chapter, the provisions of Section 12-2-9 are made applicable to said courts of appeals. History: (Acts 1969, No. 987, p. 1744, §9.)

Assistant of Court of Criminal Appeals. (a) The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals is hereby authorized to hire three staff attorneys to assist the court in legal research and analysis, including the preparation of staff memoranda, and to perform such other duties as directed by t…

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals is hereby authorized to hire two additional staff attorneys to assist that court in legal research and analysis, including the preparation of staff memoranda, and to perform such other duties as directed by the court. The staff attorneys shal…

(a) The judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals are hereby authorized to appoint and employ one additional clerical employee to serve in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Criminal Appeals. (b) The duties of this employee shall be to assist the clerk of the court and perform…

(a) The presiding judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals shall be elected by the members of such court for a term to be set by such court, in no event for a longer time than the term for which such judge is chosen. (b) The presiding judge of the Court of Civil Appeals shall be th…

The judges of the courts may reside anywhere within this state. History: (Acts 1969, No. 987, p. 1744, §20; Act 2013-375, p. 1377, §1.)

The salary of each judge on each court of appeals shall be such amount as shall be fixed by law, which shall be paid as the salaries of other state officers are paid. History: (Acts 1969, No. 987, p. 1744, §19; Acts 1973, No. 1245, p. 2093, §2.)

Supernumerary Judges of Courts of Appeals. All laws dealing with the eligibility of judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals and the Court of Civil Appeals to assume duties and obligations, and to claim and receive benefits, as supernumerary judges are, as to all persons who were …

Injunctions, Etc. The judges of said courts shall each have authority to issue writs of certiorari and to grant orders for stays of judgments or orders to all inferior courts and injunctions, subject to the limitations prescribed by law. History: (Acts 1969, No. 987, p. 1744, §6.…

The Court of Criminal Appeals shall have exclusive appellate jurisdiction of all misdemeanors, including the violation of town and city ordinances, habeas corpus and all felonies, including all post conviction writs in criminal cases. History: (Acts 1969, No. 987, p. 1744, §2.)