When a district judge retires pursuant to this article, the office then held by him shall become vacant, and the vacancy shall be filled as provided by the Constitution.
Ala. Code § 12-18-57
Office Deemed Vacant Upon Retirement of Judge; Filling of Vacancy.
(Acts 1975, No. 1205, p. 2384, §4-126.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.