BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - In almost every county in Alabama the governor can appoint someone to fill a judicial vacancy at will, Jefferson County is an exception. By law, the governor must fill ...

This week, students also participated in a mock trial at the Jefferson County Courthouse. “That's the great thing about the Judicial Academy. You can go and educate people on all of the laws ...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - As violent crime continues to impact Birmingham, city leaders say the justice system is struggling to keep up. Mayor Randall Woodfin told the Birmingham City ...

Jefferson County Sheriff John Aubrey has served as ... helped ensure the people’s faith in their judicial system." Reach reporter Eleanor McCrary at [email protected] or at @ellie ...