HB520 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Merika ColemanSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

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

HB520 renames the deputy circuit clerk for the Bessemer Cut-off Division as Circuit Clerk of the Bessemer Division and aligns duties and election rules with other circuit clerks.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the deputy circuit clerk serving the Bessemer Cut-off Division would be renamed to Circuit Clerk of the Bessemer Division. The position would be elected for a six-year term by qualified voters in the territory and must reside there. The Circuit Clerk of the Bessemer Division would perform the same duties and have the same authority as other circuit clerks, including serving as the division's register, under circuit court supervision, and would take the required oath and bond. The office would continue to be paid by the state, maintaining the standard pay arrangement for clerks and registers.

Who It Affects

• The deputy circuit clerk currently serving the Bessemer Cut-off Division, who would become the Circuit Clerk of the Bessemer Division with the same duties and under the same supervision.
• Voters in the territory of the Bessemer Division, who would elect the Circuit Clerk of the Bessemer Division (the renamed position) for a six-year term.

Key Provisions

• Renames the deputy circuit clerk serving the Bessemer Cut-off Division as Circuit Clerk of the Bessemer Division.
• Treats the renamed position as a circuit clerk with the same duties, authority, and supervision as other circuit clerks, including serving as register for the division.
• The Circuit Clerk of the Bessemer Division shall be elected by qualified voters of the territory for a six-year term, reside in the territory, and meet required qualifications.
• The Circuit Clerk of the Bessemer Division shall take the oath of office and bond required of circuit court clerks, and perform duties and duties of register for the division.
• The act amends Sections 12-17-80 and 12-17-98 to implement the renaming and related provisions.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and Governor's approval.
• Clerks and registers are paid by the state, continuing the state-paid salary framework for the position.

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

Subjects

Circuit Clerks