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AL SB304

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/26/2023

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Singleton

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • Establishes additional minimum qualifications for sheriff candidates in Hale County, including U.S. citizenship and high school diploma or GED equivalence.
  • Requires candidates to be at least 25 years old, have been a Hale County resident and registered voter for at least one year before qualification or appointment, and have never been convicted of a felony.
  • Mandates candidates have at least three years of full-time law enforcement experience certified by the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission.
  • Requires sheriffs to annually complete a minimum of 12 hours of executive level continuing education approved by the Alabama Sheriffs Association or National Sheriffs' Association, with proof filed to the county judge of probate by December 31 each year.
  • Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Relating to Hale County; to provide for additional minimum qualifications for individuals elected or appointed to the office of sheriff, that the individual is a U.S. citizen, has been a resident and registered voter of Hale County for one year prior to qualifying or being appointed, is a high school graduate or the equivalent, is the age of 25 or older, has three years or more of law enforcement service, has never been convicted of a felony; and to require completion of continuing education.

Hale County, qualifications for sheriff.

Last Action

Enacted

5/26/2023

Committee Referrals

Local Legislation5/23/2023
Local Legislation5/11/2023

Full Bill Text

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