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AL HB681

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2010

Primary Sponsor

Yusuf Salaam

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2010

AI Summary

  • District attorneys of any judicial circuit in Alabama may appoint a chief investigator and additional investigators who serve at the pleasure of the district attorney.

  • Investigators must meet minimum standards for law enforcement officers and hold current certification from the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission.

  • Investigators have the same power and authority as deputy sheriffs and other law enforcement officers in the state.

  • Investigators are paid as other district attorney office employees and perform duties assigned by the district attorney.

  • Existing local laws authorizing district attorney investigators remain in effect and are not superseded by this act unless expressly repealed.

Legislative Description

District attorneys, investigators, appointment authorized, duties, powers and authority of other law enforcement officers

District Attorneys

Last Action

Pending third reading on day 23 Favorable from Judiciary with 1 substitute

4/14/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2010

Full Bill Text

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