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Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice

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    Sarah Stewart
    (Rep)

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    Bryan Taylor
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

How have your training, professional experience, and interests prepared you to serve as Chief Justice?

Alabama has been nationally identified for its struggles with prison reform. What actions will you take from the bench or as an administrator to address prison overcrowding, imprisonment for mental health issues, including addiction, and high recidivism rates?

Please describe your opinion on campaign finance, specifically on unlimited, undeclared contributions to organizations that are legally allowed to influence voter decision-making?

Alabama is one of eight states that selects judges by partisan election at all court levels. How can you as a state appellate court justice assure Alabama voters that you will administer equal justice to all and not be influenced by political party politics or ideology?

Describe what you think are the most important standards in the Alabama Canons of Judicial Ethics.

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