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AL SB420
Bill
Status
4/14/2010
Primary Sponsor
Hinton Mitchem
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AI Summary
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District attorneys in any judicial circuit may appoint a chief investigator and additional investigators, unless otherwise provided by local law.
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Investigators must meet minimum standards for law enforcement officers and hold current certification from the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission.
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Investigators have the same powers and authority as deputy sheriffs and other law enforcement officers, serve at the pleasure of the district attorney, and perform assigned duties.
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Existing local laws authorizing district attorney investigators remain in effect and are not superseded by this act unless expressly repealed by the Legislature.
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The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
District attorneys, investigators, appointment authorized, duties, powers and authority of other law enforcement officers
District Attorneys
Last Action
Judiciary first Amendment Offered
4/21/2010