For any failure of a judge to order such special session of court or to attend any such court after having called the same or, having been notified by the Chief Justice, to attend and to perform any of the duties required of him by Sections 12-2-33, 12-2-35 and 12-2-36 without a lawful excuse, either being sick himself or having sickness in his family or being engaged in holding court elsewhere or being lawfully absent from the state, he shall forfeit $100.00 to the state, to be recovered in the circuit court of Montgomery County, on motion of the Attorney General, in the name of the state on 10 days' notice.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 2 - Ex Officio Powers and Duties of Chief Justice.
Section 12-2-30 - Powers and Duties as to Supervision and Administration of Courts Generally.
Section 12-2-32 - Employment, etc., of Court Attendant.
Section 12-2-33 - Ordering of Special Sessions of Courts, Etc.
Section 12-2-34 - Ordering of Attendance of District Attorneys at Special Sessions of Courts, Etc.
Section 12-2-36 - Ordering of Judges to Attend and Hold Court, etc., in Other Circuits.
Section 12-2-37 - Forfeiture by Judge Failing to Order or Attend Special Session of Court, Etc.