AL HB137

Amends Alabama's wiretap statute (Agent Billy Clardy III Act) to allow qualified interpreters to monitor wire and electronic communications with secretary approval in specific circumstances.

Permits qualified interpreters to be present during intercepts when coded language or foreign language communications are anticipated, provided an investigative officer is also present.

Allows qualified interpreters to provide interpretive services after an intercept occurs if one was not available during the real-time monitoring, as soon as practicable thereafter.

Requires non-law enforcement interpreters to take an oath to provide true interpretation in an understandable manner and authorizes the state to contract for interpretive services.

Repeals the sunset provision (Section 20-2B-16) that was set to expire the wiretap program on February 1, 2026, thereby keeping the Act in effect indefinitely; effective June 1, 2025.