Each district judge must have resided in the district from which he is elected, appointed or commissioned for at least 12 months preceding his election or appointment and must reside in such district during his continuance in office.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 17 - Circuit and District Court Personnel.
Article 3 - District Court Judges.
Section 12-17-60 - Boundaries of Districts for Election of Judges.
Section 12-17-61 - Number of Judges in Each District; Manner of Election of Judges Generally.
Section 12-17-63 - Qualifications.
Section 12-17-65 - Term of Office.
Section 12-17-66 - Commissioned Judges.
Section 12-17-67 - Filling of Vacancies.
Section 12-17-68 - Compensation.
Section 12-17-69 - Primary Duty to Serve Districts for Which Elected.