Alabama § 36-9-1 - How Offices Vacated Generally.
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§ 36-9-1. How Offices Vacated Generally.
Any office in this state is vacated:
(1) By the death of the incumbent;
(2) By the resignation of the incumbent, except in such cases as are excepted by law;
(3) By the incumbent’s ceasing to be a resident of the state or of the division, district, circuit or county for which he was elected or appointed;
(4) By the decision of a competent tribunal declaring the election or appointment of the incumbent void or his office vacant;
(5) By the act of the Legislature abridging the term of office of the incumbent, when the same is not fixed by the constitution; and
(6) In such other cases as are or may be declared by law.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 36-9-1 cover?
Section 36-9-1 ("How Offices Vacated Generally.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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