Alabama SB284 amends election procedures for justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the appellate courts.

Alabama SB284 modifies the election procedures for justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the appellate courts. The bill designates specific seats on the Supreme Court and Courts of Appeals by number and sets the election process for these positions. It mandates that the Chief Justice and presiding judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals and Court of Civil Appeals be elected from the state at large. Associate justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the appellate courts will be elected by district starting from the 2028 General Election.

Alabama SB284 amends election procedures for justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the appellate courts.

Alabama SB284 modifies the election procedures for justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the appellate courts. The bill designates specific seats on the Supreme Court and Courts of Appeals by number and sets the election process for these positions. It mandates that the Chief Justice and presiding judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals and Court of Civil Appeals be elected from the state at large. Associate justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the appellate courts will be elected by district starting from the 2028 General Election.