Our Alabama Supreme Court is a stellar group. All nine of our Alabama justices are Republicans. They are conservative Republicans and that is not bad. It is actually proper and appropriate given that we are one of the most conservative Republican states in America. Not only are all of the Supreme Court Jurists Republicans, every statewide elected official and constitutional officeholder in Alabama are GOP stalwarts, as well as both of our U.S. Senators.
Our Alabama Constitution is very antiquated. One of the flaws inherent in the document is that it does not allow local county governments much authority or power.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today applauded the introduction of Senate Bill 176 and House Bill 307, also known as the Speedy Trial Act, legislation aimed at expediting trials for violent criminal cases, reducing court backlogs, and ensuring swift justice for victims. This crucial reform will be sponsored by Senator Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Representative Jim Hill (R-Moody), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. The measure is a decisive step toward enhancing public safety, respecting victims of crime, securing witnesses, and ultimately, ensuring that justice is served in an efficient manner.
