SB138 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 "temporary" to "interim" active duty status and adds requirement for Chief Justice and Administrative Office of Courts certification based on judicial weighted caseload studies for circuit and district judges.

• Revises compensation structure for retired appellate justices and judges called to interim active duty to receive additional compensation not exceeding 25 percent of actual salary of active appellate judges with 20 or more years of service, replacing previous $250 per month formula.

• Requires annual re-certification of need for interim judges to continue in active duty status, with specific conditions for appointment and performance evaluation by Chief Justice and presiding judges.

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