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AL HB149
Bill
Status
4/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jim Hill
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AI Summary
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Applies exclusively to St. Clair County sheriffs elected or appointed after the effective date of the act.
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Establishes six mandatory qualifications for sheriff candidates: U.S. citizenship, one year county residency, high school diploma or GED, age 30 or older, at least five years full-time law enforcement experience certified by Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, and no felony convictions.
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Requires the sheriff to complete a minimum of 12 hours of executive level continuing education annually from courses approved by the Alabama Sheriffs Association or National Sheriffs' Association.
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Mandates proof of annual continuing education attendance be filed with the county judge of probate by December 31 of each year.
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Act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Relating to St. Clair County; to provide for qualifications of the sheriff; and to require completion of continuing education.
St. Clair County Sheriff's Qualifications
Last Action
Enacted
4/20/2023