Any judge of the state who desires to be retired pursuant to this article shall file a written notice of election to retire with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, who, upon finding the existence of the conditions prerequisite to such retirement, shall endorse his findings thereon and forward said declaration to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Judicial Retirement Fund.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 18 - Judicial Retirement.
Article 3 - District Court Judges.
Section 12-18-52 - Contributions to Retirement Fund by Judges.
Section 12-18-57 - Office Deemed Vacant Upon Retirement of Judge; Filling of Vacancy.
Section 12-18-58 - Judges' Retirement Benefits.
Section 12-18-58.1 - Applicability of Sections 12-18-55 and 12-18-58.
Section 12-18-59 - Judges' Disability Benefits.
Section 12-18-60 - Payment of Benefits to Spouses Upon Death of Judges.