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This bill updates the compensation and salary structures for judicial officials and district attorneys in Alabama. The legislation modifies initial salaries for various judicial positions, including the chief justice of the supreme court ($176,000), associate supreme court justices ($175,000), appellate court judges ($174,000), circuit judges ($140,000), and district judges ($139,000). The bill introduces a system of salary increases based on years of service, with 7.5 percent increases at 6, 12, and 18 years of service for both circuit/district judges and higher court judges. Additionally, the bill stipulates that these salaries will be adjusted for cost-of-living changes and ensures that existing judges' compensation will not be diminished. For district attorneys, the bill establishes an initial salary of $140,000 for those newly appointed after October 1, 2021, with similar 7.5 percent increases for subsequent terms. The legislation also addresses how compensation for other elected officials tied to judicial salaries will be calculated, ensuring that future compensation is based on the new salary structures and the individual's own time in office. The act is set to become effective on October 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation of these changes.

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