Ala. R. Jud. Admin. Form C-71

State of Alabama

Unified Judicial System

Form C-71 Rev 02/2007

OATH OF OFFICE for DISTRICT COURT MAGISTRATE or DISTRICT COURT WARRANT CLERK

or MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK or MUNICIPAL COURT MAGISTRATE

I, , do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that I will support

(print or type name of person receiving oath)

the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Alabama, so long as I continue a citizen thereof,

and that I will faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of the office of clerk/magistrate upon which I am about to enter,

to the best of my ability. So help me God.

Signature

S o c i a l S e c u r i t y N u m b e r

Home Address

City State Zip Code

Area Code Number

CERTIFICATE OF OFFICER ADMINISTERING OATH

The oath of o ffice was administered by me to the above-named court clerk/magistrate/warrant clerk, in

compliance with Article XVI, §279, Constitution of Alabama 1901.

Print of Type Name of Administering Officer Signatur e of Administering Officer Date

Choose Only One

D i s t r i c t C o u r t M a g i s t r a t e f o r County

or

D i s t r i c t C o u r t W a r r a n t C l e r k f o r County

or

District Court Magistrate for Juvenile Court Intake Office for County

Choose Only One

Municipal Court Clerk for the Municipality of

or

Acting Municipal Court Clerk for the Municipality of

or

Municipal Court Magistrate for the Municipality of

Court Address: Phone:

Street State Zip Code Area Code Number

W o r k E m a i l A d d r e s s

Check Appropriate Box

New Position (if not a replacement)

Person Replaced

OATH FILING PROCEDURES

District Court Magistrates and Warrant Clerks:

Pursuant to §36-4-4, Ala C ode 1975, these persons should file their oaths with the judge of probate of their respective counties. In

addition, a copy of this oath of office should be filed with the UJS Magistrate Program of the Administrative Office of Courts, and,

according to Rule 18 IV., Alabama Rules of Judicial Administration, a copy shall be filed in the office of the district court clerk.

Municipal Court Clerks and Magistrates:

Pursuant to Rule 18 IV., Rules of Judicial Administration, and §12-14-30(f), Ala Code 1 975, these persons should file their oaths in

the “Office of the Secretary of State, with the UJS Magistrate Program of the Administrative Office of Courts, and, with the municipal

court clerk”. And, if their duties are limited to one county, pursuant to §36-4-4, Ala Code 1975, they must also file a copy of their oath

with the judge of probate in their respective county. Mail Copies To: Administrative Office of Courts Secretary of State

UJS Magistrate Program 11 South Union Street

300 Dexter Avenue Montgomery, AL 36130

Montgomery, AL 36104-3741