Alabama Court Of Civil Appeals

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals is a judicial body located in Montgomery, Alabama. It is comprised of five judges, with the most senior judge serving as the presiding judge. The Court of Civil Appeals primarily handles appeals in civil cases, with original appellate jurisdiction over cases where the amount in controversy does not exceed $50,000. It also has jurisdiction over appeals from administrative agencies (excluding the Alabama Public Service Commission) and circuit court judgments. The court's purview extends to workers' compensation cases, as well as domestic relations cases involving issues like annulment, divorce, alimony, child support, adoption, and child custody. The Supreme Court of Alabama may transfer civil cases to the Court of Civil Appeals, subject to certain exceptions. For more information, please visit judicial.alabama.gov.