Bill > SB227

This bill amends Alabama state law regarding judicial and district attorney compensation, making several key changes. For judges, the bill updates salary references from the 1901 Alabama Constitution to the 2022 Constitution and establishes initial base salaries for various judicial positions, such as supreme court justices, appellate court judges, circuit judges, and district judges. The bill introduces a structured salary progression where judges receive 7.5% salary increases after completing 6, 12, and 18 full years of service. Additionally, the legislation stipulates that judges' compensation as of October 1, 2021, cannot be diminished, and that judges can only be paid through the State Treasury without additional county supplements. For district attorneys, the bill modifies compensation structures, with newly appointed attorneys after October 1, 2021, receiving a salary equivalent to an incoming circuit court judge. District attorneys will also receive 7.5% salary increases after completing each term, with potential additional cost-of-living adjustments. The bill includes provisions to ensure that existing district attorneys' compensation is not reduced and sets the effective date as October 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementing these compensation changes across judicial and prosecutorial roles.

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