HB105 Summary

• Amends Sections 12-18-10 and 12-18-61 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to revise compensation for retired justices and judges called to interim active duty status.

• Changes terminology from "active duty" to "interim active duty status" and clarifies that retired justices and judges may only be called to service upon consent.

• Caps additional compensation for retired appellate court justices or judges at 25 percent of the actual salary of an active appellate court justice or judge with 20 or more years of service.

• Requires specific certifications and annual re-certification for retired circuit and district judges called to interim active duty, including confirmation that the circuit's caseload requires the service and consent from the presiding judge.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.