Ala. Code § 12-1-6.1
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Section 12-1-6.1 Briefs and Amicus Curiae by Certain Legislative Parties Authorized in Appellate Cases
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(a) Notwithstanding Section 12-1-1, or any other provision of this title, or any rule of the Alabama Rules of Appellate Procedure, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Chairs of the House or Senate Judiciary Committees, or the Legislative Council may file an amicus curiae brief without leave of court at any time prior to the court’s issuance of the certificate of judgment in any appeal.
(b) This section only applies to an amicus curiae brief prepared and filed by the staff of the Legislative Services Agency and to matters coming before the appellate courts of the state on or after June 7, 2019.
(c) It is the intent of the Legislature, pursuant to Section 6.11 of Amendment 328 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, now appearing as Section 150 the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, that this section supersede any inconsistent rule of appellate procedure adopted by the Alabama Supreme Court.
(d) This section is supplemental to, and shall not alter, amend, or otherwise affect the procedural rights, privileges, permissions, options, or abilities of any other individual or party, including any legislative agency or official, under the state’s existing laws and rules of appellate procedure.
(b) This section only applies to an amicus curiae brief prepared and filed by the staff of the Legislative Services Agency and to matters coming before the appellate courts of the state on or after June 7, 2019.
(c) It is the intent of the Legislature, pursuant to Section 6.11 of Amendment 328 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, now appearing as Section 150 the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, that this section supersede any inconsistent rule of appellate procedure adopted by the Alabama Supreme Court.
(d) This section is supplemental to, and shall not alter, amend, or otherwise affect the procedural rights, privileges, permissions, options, or abilities of any other individual or party, including any legislative agency or official, under the state’s existing laws and rules of appellate procedure.
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