In the event of the absence of the Chief Justice from the state or in the event of the inability of the Chief Justice to perform any duty or function required by law or rule, such duty or function may be performed by the senior associate justice available in the seat of government, provided he is requested to do so by the Chief Justice.
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.