SB393 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg J. Reed

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Deputy circuit clerk, serving the Bessemer Cut-off Division of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, renamed as the Circuit Clerk of the Bessemer Division, Secs. 12-17-80, 12-17-98 am'd.

Summary

SB393 renames the deputy circuit clerk serving the Bessemer Cut-off Division as the Circuit Clerk of the Bessemer Division and makes that position the official circuit clerk with the same duties.

What This Bill Does

The bill changes the title of the deputy circuit clerk for the Bessemer Cut-off Division to Circuit Clerk of the Bessemer Division and treats this person as a full circuit clerk with equivalent powers and duties. It requires that the Circuit Clerk of the Bessemer Division be elected by voters for a six-year term, reside in the relevant territory, take an oath, and post a bond, and perform the same duties as other circuit clerks (including duties as the court's register). Salaries for clerks and registers remain paid by the state.

Who It Affects

• The deputy circuit clerk for the Bessemer Cut-off Division would become the Circuit Clerk of the Bessemer Division, with the same responsibilities and authority as a regular circuit clerk.
• Voters in the Bessemer Division territory who elect the Circuit Clerk for a six-year term, with residency and qualification requirements.

Key Provisions

• Renaming: The deputy circuit clerk serving the Bessemer Cut-off Division shall be known as the Circuit Clerk of the Bessemer Division, and shall be deemed a circuit clerk and register for all purposes.
• Election and duties: The Circuit Clerk of the Bessemer Division shall be elected by qualified voters for a six-year term, reside in the territory, take the oath, post the bond, and perform the same duties and authority as other circuit clerks, including duties as register for the division.
• Salary: Clerks and registers’ salaries shall be paid by the state.

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Subjects

Circuit Clerks