Vacancies in the office of district attorney are filled by the Governor, the appointee to hold during the unexpired term and until his successor is elected and qualified.
Ala. Code § 12-17-181
Filling of Vacancies.
(Code 1852, §722; Code 1867, §854; Code 1876, §770; Code 1886, §4245; Code 1896, §5514; Code 1907, §7779; Code 1923, §5496; Code 1940, T. 13, §226.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.