Supreme Court Appoints Hamlin To Committee On Rules Of Criminal Procedure

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Alabama Supreme Court has appointed 24th Judicial Circuit District Attorney Andy Hamlin to serve on the Standing Committee on Rules of Criminal Procedure.

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Hamlin serves the judicial circuit that includes Fayette, Lamar and Pickens counties.

Established in 1974, the committee reviews how criminal cases are handled in courts across the state, studies whether procedural rules need updates and drafts recommended changes for the Supreme Court’s consideration.

The committee’s recommendations, once approved by the Supreme Court, set statewide procedures intended to keep pace with changes in the law and best practices in the justice system.

Its members include judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys and legal scholars.

Hamlin’s term runs through Oct. 1, 2028.

As Patch previously reported in August 2024, Hamlin was also appointed to serve on the 17-member Alabama Sentencing Commission.

Chief Justice Sarah H. Stewart underscored the panel’s role in maintaining fair and efficient courts as part of the announcement of Hamlin's appointment.

“The pursuit of excellence in our judicial system depends on the dedication and hard work of outstanding members of the Alabama State Bar and the community,” she wrote in a Sept. 30 letter to members.

Hamlin said he is honored by the appointment.

“It’s a privilege to be selected to serve alongside respected colleagues from across Alabama,” he said. “I look forward to contributing to the important work of ensuring that our criminal justice system is both fair and effective.”

Hamlin was first appointed district attorney of the 24th Judicial Circuit by Gov. Kay Ivey in November 2018 after more than 12 years as an assistant and chief assistant district attorney under his predecessor, now-Justice J. Chris McCool.

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