SB223 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg AlbrittonSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Baldwin Co., 28th Judicial Circuit, additional circuit judge, conditioned on funding for compensation and benefits by county commission, election

Summary

The bill would create a new circuit judge seat in Baldwin County’s 28th Judicial Circuit, but only if the county funds the first two years of compensation and benefits.

What This Bill Does

It creates an additional circuit judgeship designated as Circuit Judgeship Number 6 in the 28th Judicial Circuit (Baldwin County). The position is conditional on Baldwin County Commission approving a resolution to provide funding for the judge and certain staff for the first 24 months. If funded, the seat would be filled at the November 2016 general election, with the elected judge serving a six-year term and exercising full judicial powers. Compensation would follow existing state law (Chapter 10A, Title 12), including the rule that new judges appointed or elected after October 1, 2001 do not receive a salary supplement or expense allowance. The act would take effect immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• Residents of Baldwin County who would gain an additional circuit judge in the 28th Judicial Circuit once the seat is filled.
• Baldwin County Commission, which would need to adopt a funding resolution to cover the first 24 months of compensation and benefits for the judge and specified staff (judge, judicial assistant, and court reporter).
• The new judge and the assigned staff (judicial assistant and court reporter) who would receive funding for the initial 24 months.
• Voters in Baldwin County who would vote for the new judge in the 2016 general election.
• Other circuit judges and potential future judges, as the compensation terms follow statewide rules that restrict salary supplements for new judges.

Key Provisions

• Creates an additional circuit judgeship in the 28th Judicial Circuit, designated Circuit Judgeship Number 6.
• Conditioned on Baldwin County Commission adopting a resolution to fund the judge and specific staff for the first 24 months (compensation and benefits).
• If funded, the seat is to be filled at the November 2016 general election; the winner serves a six-year term and has full judicial powers and duties.
• Compensation for the new judge follows Chapter 10A of Title 12, Alabama Code, including the rule that no salary supplement or expense allowance is provided to circuit judges first elected after October 1, 2001.
• Effective date: immediately after governor’s approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Baldwin County