Code of Alabama

Ala. Code § 12-17-23 (2026)

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The presiding judge of a circuit shall be elected by a majority vote of circuit judges in the circuit. In the event of the failure of any judge to receive a majority vote, the Supreme Court shall provide by rule for selection of the presiding judge.

(Acts 1975, No. 1205, p. 2384, §2-105.)

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Cited in 2 cases, 1992–2005 · leading case: Ex Parte Sandifer, 925 So. 2d 290 (Ala. Crim. App. 2005).

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Ex Parte Sandifer, 925 So. 2d 290 (Ala. Crim. App. 2005). · cites it 2× “See also § 12-17-23, Ala.Code 1975. Rule 6(A), Ala.”

In re Opinion of the Clerk, 606 So. 2d 138 (Ala. 1992). · cites it 4× “Acts (§ 2-105 of which has been codified as § 12-17-23) and Act No. 1174, 1975 Ala. Acts (§ 5 of which has been codified as § 12-17-20).”

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