SB105 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Greg AlbrittonSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Director of the Administrative Office of Courts, appointed by justices of Supreme court, term provided, const. amend.
Summary: This bill would amend the Alabama Constitution to have the Director of the Administrative Office of Courts appointed by a majority of the Alabama Supreme Court Justices, serve a 12-year term, and be removable by the Justices, starting with the January 2019 term.
What This Bill Does
It changes who picks the Director from the Chief Justice to the Justices as a group, guarantees a 12-year term, and allows removal by a majority vote of the Justices. It also sets financing goals, requiring adequate funding for the unified judicial system and directing the legislature to provide appropriate appropriations, with the Director and courts advising on funding for trial and appellate courts.

Who It Affects
Justices of the Alabama Supreme Court would appoint and remove the Director by majority vote and oversee the 12-year term.
The Director of the Administrative Office of Courts would have a fixed 12-year term and be removable by the Justices; the Director would oversee administrative tasks and advise on funding for the judicial system.

Key Provisions
Starting with the term beginning in January 2019, the Director of the Administrative Office of Courts shall be appointed by a majority vote of the Justices of the Alabama Supreme Court.
The Director shall serve a term of 12 years.
The Director may be removed by a majority vote of the Justices of the Alabama Supreme Court.
Adequate and reasonable financing for the entire unified judicial system shall be provided, and the legislature shall provide adequate appropriations (excluding probate and municipal courts); the Legislature shall receive funding recommendations for trial and appellate courts from the Director and from each court.

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