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AL HB93

Bill

Status

Passed

6/2/2011

Primary Sponsor

Mike Hill

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2011

AI Summary

  • District attorneys in any Alabama judicial circuit may appoint a chief investigator and additional investigators who serve as peace officers under Section 6-5-338, Code of Alabama 1975.
  • Investigators must meet minimum law enforcement standards and hold current certification from the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission.
  • Investigators have the same authority as deputy sheriffs and other law enforcement officers, serve at the pleasure of the district attorney, and perform duties assigned by the district attorney.
  • Local laws authorizing district attorney investigators existing before or enacted after this act are not superseded unless expressly repealed; district attorneys may continue operating under local acts until repeal.
  • 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

Forwarded to Governor on June 2, 2011 at 8:30 p.m. on June 2, 2011.

6/2/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/27/2011
Judiciary3/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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