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AL HB529
Bill
Status
5/31/2019
Primary Sponsor
David Faulkner
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AI Summary
HB529 Summary
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Increases minimum state bar licensure requirement for circuit court judges from 5 years to 7 years (or equivalent from any state bar) for those elected or appointed after January 1, 2010.
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Increases minimum state bar licensure requirement for district court judges from 3 years to 4 years (or equivalent from any state bar) for those elected or appointed after January 1, 2010.
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Prohibits persons who have received a suspension or disbarment from any state or state bar association within the 10 years preceding election or appointment from serving as circuit or district court judges.
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Effective date is January 1, 2020, following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Courts, circuit and district court judges, qualifications, min times of state licensure to practice law without professional disciplinary actions, Secs. 12-11-1, 12-12-1 am'd.
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Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 6:26 p.m. on May 31, 2019.
5/31/2019