AL HB350

Applies only to Elmore County and establishes minimum qualifications for sheriff candidates and appointees effective upon passage.

Requires candidates to be U.S. citizens, county residents for at least one year, registered voters for at least one year, and at least 25 years old.

Mandates candidates hold a four-year college degree in criminal justice or related field from an accredited university and have three or more years of prior law enforcement experience with arrest powers.

Prohibits candidates with felony convictions from qualifying for sheriff.

Requires elected sheriffs to complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually approved by the Alabama Sheriff's Association.