Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Andalusia attorney Grace Jeter to serve as Circuit Judge for Covington County. Jeter will be succeeding former 22nd Judicial Circuit Judge Ben Bowden, who was appointed to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals in May. The appointment is effective immediately.
“Grace Jeter comes to the bench with a strong background as a prosecutor with extensive courtroom experience,” said Ivey. “In addition to serving for nearly two decades as an assistant district attorney, her legal career also includes work as a staff attorney in state appellate court. She is well-versed in the law and will serve the people of Covington County with distinction.”
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Jeter has served as an Assistant District Attorney in the 22nd Judicial Circuit since 2008. She also previously worked as a staff attorney for the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. She earned both her undergraduate and law degree from the University of Alabama.
“I am grateful for Governor Ivey’s appointment,” said Jeter. “Having worked for the people of Covington County for 20 years, I am humbled by the opportunity to continue serving them as Circuit Judge.”
The 22nd Judicial Circuit includes Covington County in south-central Alabama. Jeter’s appointment ensures a smooth transition as Judge Short concludes his service after nearly two decades on the bench.
