Ala. Code § 12-17-23
Current with legislation from 2024 effective through May 17, 2024.
The presiding judge of a circuit shall be elected by a majority vote of circuit judges in the circuit. In the event of the failure of any judge to receive a majority vote, the Supreme Court shall provide by rule for selection of the presiding judge.
Ala. Code § 12-17-23 (1975)