SB171 Alabama 2018 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2018
Title
Probate judge, appointment of special judge by Chief Justice upon suspension, removal, or disqualification of sitting judge, Sec. 12-13-37 am'd.
Description
Existing law does not make provision for the appointment of a temporary judge of probate when a sitting judge of probate is unable to perform his or her duties due to a suspension
This bill would authorize the Alabama Supreme Court to appoint a special judge of probate to fulfill the duties of the judge of probate when the sitting judge of probate has been suspended
To amend Section 12-13-37, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for the appointment of a special judge of probate under certain circumstances.
Subjects
Judge, Probate
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| January 25, 2018 | S | Pending third reading on day 7 Favorable from Judiciary |
| January 25, 2018 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| January 11, 2018 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | January 24, 2018 | Committee Room 325 at 13:00 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
| Hearing | March 15, 2017 | Room 123 at 10:30 | House BA&C Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB171 Alabama 2018 Session - Introduced |