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AL HB265
Bill
Status
2/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
Victor Gaston
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 12-13-31 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to require judges of probate to be licensed to practice law in the state.
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Probate judges must be citizens of the state and have resided in their county for one year preceding election or appointment (existing requirement maintained).
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Licensing requirement becomes effective for any term of office beginning after the November 2014 general election.
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Currently, only probate judges in Jefferson and Mobile Counties are required to be licensed to practice law; this bill extends that requirement to all Alabama counties.
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The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval, or otherwise becoming law.
Legislative Description
Probate Judges, license to practice law required beginning with term after November 2012 General election, Sec12-13-31 am'd
Judge, Probate
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
2/9/2012