Law clerks and other experts can do an in-depth study of technical legal problems. Like sums are prevalent in the preparation of all Law Institute revisions. The chief draftsman receives a small stipend while all committee members volunteer their efforts. Wide exposure is given to all bills before they ever reach the Legislature. The drafts are placed on the internet and written drafts are prepared for review.
Input is encouraged from all affected parties as well as the general public.
The Alabama Law Institute is basically a volunteer agency with a Director, Associate Director and secretaries who organize the volunteer efforts. Last year we assisted various committees working on law revision for the Legislature. Committee members rendered their service without compensation. Much of the drafting is performed by law professors, attorneys and judges at a very nominal cost. Extensive use is made of law students as law clerks.