Alabama § 12-4A-1 - Appointment of Court Personnel.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 12-4A-1 — Appointment of Court Personnel., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-4A-1. Appointment of Court Personnel.
The Supreme Court and the courts of appeal may employ sufficient personnel to carry out their constitutional duties payable from any funds appropriated or available to such courts. The Supreme Court, after consultation with the presiding judges of the courts of appeal, may provide, by order or rule, for the appointment, qualifications, and duties of the State Law Librarian, the Reporter of Decisions of the Supreme Court and the courts of appeal, and the personnel for the security, maintenance, and operation of the State Judicial Building, State Law Library, and the Office of Reporter of Decisions. The Supreme Court and the courts of appeal may each respectively provide, by order or rule, for the appointment, qualifications, and duties of any personnel employed by each court. The Supreme Court and the courts of appeal shall consult with the Administrative Office of Courts in promulgating the procedures for the appointment of employees under this chapter and shall fix all salaries under the State Judicial Personnel System.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 12-4A-1
What does Code of Alabama § 12-4A-1 cover?
Section 12-4A-1 ("Appointment of Court Personnel.") 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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