The bill amends Section 45-3-84.40 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to establish a new compensation structure for the Judge of Probate of Barbour County, effective October 1, 2025. The judge will receive an annual salary equal to 70 percent of the salary paid to a state district court judge with equivalent years of service, including adjustments for cost-of-living and years of service. This salary will replace any previous fees, compensation, or expense allowances, and will be paid in equal periodic installments from the county general fund. Additionally, the judge will waive any compensation related to reports from the state voter registration list to receive this salary.

The bill also includes provisions for reimbursement of travel expenses for the judge, aligning it with the reimbursement policies for other county employees. The previous salary structure, which included a maximum of $75,000 per year and was subject to various fees and allowances, has been deleted from the law. The new legal language clarifies that the judge's salary will be adjusted in the same manner as that of a state district court judge with the same cumulative years of service, ensuring that the compensation remains competitive and fair.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-3-84
Enrolled: 45-3-84