Alabama § 31-2C-13 Requirements of Judge Advocates Providing Legal Assistance; Reimbursement of Certain Fees; Presentations by Legal Assistance Attorneys; Coordination by Legal Services Office

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§ 31-2C-13 — Requirements of Judge Advocates Providing Legal Assistance; Reimbursement of Certain Fees; Presentations by Legal Assistance Attorneys; Coordination by Legal Services Office

Alabama § 31-2C-13

Title 31Military Affairs and Civil Defense

Ch. 2CAlabama National Guard Legal Assistance Program

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Ala. Code § 31-2C-13 (2026).

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(a)All judge advocates providing legal assistance must obtain and hold an occupational license from the Alabama State Bar or, with exception and approval of a State Staff Judge Advocate, from another state bar under which the judge advocate is licensed. Further, judge advocates should establish and maintain a liaison with national, state, and local bar organizations. Membership in professional organizations, especially local branches involved in providing legal services pertinent to the military community and attendance at professional meetings and seminars is encouraged.

(b)Upon receipt of necessary approval by a State Staff Judge Advocate, judge advocates and personnel may obtain reimbursement of license fees and any necessary fees associated with continuing legal education or membersh

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(a) All judge advocates providing legal assistance must obtain and hold an occupational license from the Alabama State Bar or, with exception and approval of a State Staff Judge Advocate, from another state bar under which the judge advocate is licensed. Further, judge advocates should establish and maintain a liaison with national, state, and local bar organizations. Membership in professional organizations, especially local branches involved in providing legal services pertinent to the military community and attendance at professional meetings and seminars is encouraged.
(b) Upon receipt of necessary approval by a State Staff Judge Advocate, judge advocates and personnel may obtain reimbursement of license fees and any necessary fees associated with continuing legal education or membership in local or state bar associations.
(c) Legal assistance attorneys are encouraged to provide presentations to their civilian counterparts on military legal assistance issues.
(d) The Legal Services Office shall work to incorporate the purposes of the Military Law Committee with coordination between the Alabama State Bar and local bar associations regarding military legal services, referral services, and legal issues within this state.