Law stated as of 30 Nov 2023 • Alabama, United States
A Q&A guide to general litigation information for Alabama. This State Q&A covers the Alabama state court structure, state statutes and rules governing litigation procedure, and the attorney admissions process (including admission without examination, pro hac vice admission, and in-house counsel registration). Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Litigation Overview: State Q&A Tool).
Following the suspension or modification of nonessential judicial functions in 2020 due to COVID-19, Alabama courts have resumed most operations, but local courts may impose special rules impacting some litigation (such as remote proceedings). Check the Alabama Judicial System: COVID-19 Updates website for the latest developments in this jurisdiction.