SB397 Alabama 2017 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2017
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 appointment of a temporary probate judge when a sitting probate judge is suspended
This bill would authorize the Alabama Supreme Court to appoint a special probate judge to fulfill the duties of the probate judge when the sitting probate judge has been suspended
To amend Section 12-13-37, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for the appointment of a special probate judge in certain circumstances.
Subjects
Judge, Probate
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2017 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| May 3, 2017 | S | Pending third reading on day 24 Favorable from Judiciary |
| May 3, 2017 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| April 27, 2017 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | May 3, 2017 | Committee Room 325 at 13:00 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB397 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |