The bill authorizes the Judge of Probate of Walker County to appoint temporary judges of probate under specific circumstances, such as calendar congestion or complex cases. These temporary judges must be qualified electors of Walker County who are licensed to practice law in Alabama. Appointments can last no longer than 90 days, but a temporary judge may be reappointed for successive terms, with a maximum service limit of 200 days in a calendar year. The temporary judges will have the same jurisdiction and authority as the elected judge, and their decisions will be recorded and treated with the same legal weight.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that neither the elected judge of probate nor their surety will be liable for the actions of the temporary judges or court employees during their tenure. Compensation for temporary judges is set at $50 per hearing, payable from the judge of probate's discretionary funds, with no additional pay for court employees serving as temporary judges. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2026.