GroundRules
Ala. Code § 12-17-183: Residence; Vacation of Office for Nonresidency.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 12 Courts.
- Chapter 17 Circuit and District Court Personnel.
- Article 6 District Attorneys.
- Division 1 General Provisions.
Every district attorney must have resided in the circuit for which he is elected or appointed for at least 12 months preceding his election or appointment and must reside in such circuit during his continuance in office. If he shall fail so to do, he shall vacate his office. Upon such failure, it shall be the duty of the judge of the circuit to notify the Governor, and the Governor shall fill the vacancy.
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