The proposed amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 seeks to establish specific qualifications and jurisdiction for the Judge of Probate in Morgan County. The amendment stipulates that the Judge of Probate must be an attorney licensed to practice law in Alabama, effective from the term of office following the ratification of this amendment. Additionally, it grants the Judge of Probate the authority to exercise equity jurisdiction concurrently with the circuit court in cases originally filed in the Probate Court, provided the judge is licensed to practice law. This means that the Judge of Probate will have the same powers as a circuit court judge in these cases, and the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure will apply, unless otherwise specified by law.

The amendment is self-executing, allowing for the possibility of additional legislative measures to implement it if necessary. An election will be held to ratify the proposed amendment, and it will be included on the ballot with a description outlining its purpose. The amendment will become part of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 upon approval by a majority of the qualified voters. The bill also includes provisions for nonsubstantive revisions to ensure clarity and consistency in the legal language.