The Governor, by a request in writing, or either house of the Legislature, by a resolution of such house, may obtain a written opinion of the justices of the Supreme Court of Alabama or a majority thereof on important constitutional questions.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 12-2-1 - Composition of Court; Election and Terms of Office of Justices.
Section 12-2-2 - Powers of Justices - Issuance of Writs of Certiorari and Granting of Injunctions.
Section 12-2-4 - Salary of Justices.
Section 12-2-7 - Jurisdiction and Powers of Court Generally.
Section 12-2-8 - Regular Terms of Court.
Section 12-2-9 - Special Terms.
Section 12-2-10 - Advisory Opinions on Constitutional Questions - How Opinion Obtained.
Section 12-2-12 - Advisory Opinions on Constitutional Questions - Effect of Opinion.
Section 12-2-16 - Advisory and Standing Committees.
Section 12-2-17 - Establishment of Additional Duties for Judges.
Section 12-2-20 - Purposes for Which Appropriations May Be Used.
Section 12-2-21 - Appointment, Compensation, etc., of Staff Attorneys.