James v. Thompson

This appeal, by the Honorable Fob James, as Governor of the State of Alabama, challenges the order of the Montgomery Circuit Court directing him to issue to Appellee Charlie Will Thompson a commission as supernumerary sheriff of Randolph County under the provisions of Act 79-357, Acts 1979 (§36-22-60 et seq. Code 1975).

A single issue is presented: Whether Thompson, who meets the age and tenure in office requirements of § 36-22-60, but who stands convicted of a felony (voting fraud), is entitled to a commission as supernumerary sheriff. We resolve the question adversely to Thompson; thus, we…