Section 12-3-1 Courts created; composition; qualifications of judges. A Court of Criminal Appeals and a Court of Civil Appeals, each composed of five judges, possessing the qualifications of the Supreme Court justices, including, but not limited to, the qualifications provided in subsection (b) of Section 12-2-1, are hereby created and established. (Acts 1969, No. 987, […]
Section 12-3-10 Appellate jurisdiction of Court of Civil Appeals. The Court of Civil Appeals shall have exclusive appellate jurisdiction of all civil cases where the amount involved, exclusive of interest and costs, does not exceed $50,000, all appeals from administrative agencies other than the Alabama Public Service Commission, all appeals in workers’ compensation cases, all […]
Section 12-3-11 Original jurisdiction of courts of appeals; powers of courts as to issuance of remedial and original writs and punishment for contempt. Each of the courts of appeals shall have and exercise original jurisdiction in the issuance and determination of writs of quo warranto and mandamus in relation to matters in which said court […]
Section 12-3-12 Regular term of courts. The regular term of the courts of appeals shall be the same as that of the Supreme Court, but the court may, in its discretion, adjourn from time to time. (Acts 1969, No. 987, p. 1744, §14.)
Section 12-3-13 Quarters. Suitable and adequate quarters for the holding of the sessions of the courts and for the use of the judges and other officers of the court shall be provided. (Acts 1969, No. 987, p. 1744, §8.)
Section 12-3-14 Transfer of cases in Court of Criminal Appeals to Supreme Court. When it is deemed advisable or necessary for the proper dispatch of the business of the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, with the advice of the Supreme Court and the presiding judge of the Alabama […]
Section 12-3-15 Transfer of cases in Court of Civil Appeals to Supreme Court. When it is deemed advisable or necessary for the proper dispatch of the business of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, with the advice of the Supreme Court, and the presiding judge of the Court […]
Section 12-3-16 Decisions of Supreme Court to govern holdings and decisions of courts of appeals; decisions and proceedings of courts of appeals subject to general superintendence and control of Supreme Court. The decisions of the Supreme Court shall govern the holdings and decisions of the courts of appeals, and the decisions and proceedings of such […]
Section 12-3-17 Decision of cases in event of absence or disqualification of judge or judges. In the absence of a judge of either of the courts of appeals or in case of the disqualification of a judge, a majority can hold court and decide cases and announce the result when concurred in by them. In […]
Section 12-3-18 Reporting of opinions and decisions of courts. The reporter decisions of the Supreme Court and courts of appeals shall report the opinions and decisions of the courts of appeals in all respects as he is now or hereafter may be required by law to report the decisions and opinions of the Supreme Court. […]
Section 12-3-19 Marshal and librarian and assistants. The marshal and librarian of the Supreme Court and his assistants shall be the marshal and librarian and assistants, respectively, of the courts of appeals and shall discharge such duties and obey such directions, not inconsistent with the laws of the state or his duties as marshal and […]
Section 12-3-2 Election and term of judges of Court of Criminal Appeals; designation of panels of judges to decide cases. (a) The offices of the three judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals that were filled in the general election of 1970 pursuant to Act No. 987 of the 1969 Regular Session of the Legislature […]
Section 12-3-20 Appointment, compensation, duties, etc., of clerk, assistant clerk, executions clerk and secretaries of Court of Criminal Appeals. The judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals are hereby authorized to appoint and employ a clerk, an assistant clerk, an executions clerk and five secretaries. Such clerk shall serve as confidential assistant and such assistant […]
Section 12-3-21 Bond of Clerk of Court of Criminal Appeals. Before entering upon the duties of his office, the Clerk of the Court of Criminal Appeals shall execute to the State of Alabama a bond, to be approved by the Governor, in the amount of $5,000.00, for the faithful performance of his duties. (Acts 1943, […]
Section 12-3-22 Dockets Clerk of Court of Criminal Appeals. (a) The office of dockets Clerk of the Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama is hereby created, such clerk to be appointed by the judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals and removable at any time the said judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals may […]
Section 12-3-23 Appointment, removal, compensation, etc., of clerk and confidential secretaries of Court of Civil Appeals. The judges of the Court of Civil Appeals are authorized to appoint and employ a clerk. The clerk so appointed by the court may be removed at any time for cause, to be determined by the court and entered […]
Section 12-3-24 Bond of Clerk of Court of Civil Appeals. Before entering upon the duties of his office, the Clerk of the Court of Civil Appeals shall execute to the State of Alabama a bond, to be approved by the Governor, in the amount of $5,000.00, for the faithful performance of his duties. (Acts 1943, […]
Section 12-3-25 Office hours of clerks of courts of appeals. The clerks of the courts of appeals must keep the office open for transaction of business on every day except Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays for such hours as may be directed by the courts of appeals. (Acts 1969, No. 987, p. 1744, §28.)
Section 12-3-26 Powers and duties of clerks. Each clerk shall have the authority and it shall be his duty: (1) To administer oaths and take affidavits; (2) To issue and sign all writs and process of every description, issued under the authority of the court; (3) To keep in regular order the papers, dockets and […]
Section 12-3-27 Law clerks – Appointment. Each judge of each court of appeals is authorized to appoint one law clerk to assist the appointing judge in the performance of his duties. (Acts 1969, No. 987, p. 1744, §16.)
