AL SB207

Proposes a constitutional amendment to require the Judge of Probate of Montgomery County to be an attorney licensed to practice law in Alabama, effective upon the election or appointment of any judge of probate after ratification of the amendment.

Authorizes the Judge of Probate of Montgomery County to exercise equity jurisdiction concurrent with the circuit court in cases originally filed in Probate Court if the judge of probate is a licensed attorney in Alabama.

In cases subject to this amendment, the judge of probate shall possess the power and authority of a circuit court judge, with cases treated in the same manner as cases filed in circuit court, and Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure apply except as otherwise provided by law.

Declares the amendment as self-executing, but allows the Legislature to enact additional laws to implement the amendment if needed.

Passed the Senate on March 9, 2021 and the House on March 30, 2021.