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SB268
TY44199-1
By Senator Williams (N & P)
RFD: Mobile County Legislation
First Read: 02-Apr-24
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5 TY44199-1 02/06/2024 FC (L) ma 2024-526
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First Read: 02-Apr-24
A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
Relating to Mobile County; to provide for the
qualifications of the sheriff; and to require completion of
continuing education.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. This act shall only apply in Mobile County.
Section 2. On or after June 1, 2024, an individual
qualifying for election to the office of sheriff in the county
or any individual appointed to serve as a sheriff in the
county shall meet all of the following minimum qualifications,
in addition to any other qualifications required by law:
(1) Is a citizen of the United States.
(2) Has been a resident of the county for at least one
year immediately prior to the qualification date.
(3) Has the qualifications of an elector pursuant to
state and federal law and has been registered to vote in the
county at least one year immediately prior to qualifying.
(4) Has been awarded a high school diploma or a GED
equivalent.
(5) Is 25 years of age or older prior to qualifying.
(6) Has three or more years of prior service as a sworn
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(6) Has three or more years of prior service as a sworn
law enforcement officer having the power of arrest.
(7) Has never been convicted of a felony criminal
offense in this state or convicted of a criminal offense in
another jurisdiction where a conviction of the offense would
be considered a felony offense in this state.
Section 3. Upon election or appointment, the sheriff of
the county shall attend annually a minimum of 12 hours of
executive level continuing education approved by the Alabama
Sheriffs Association or the National Sheriffs' Association, or
any other recognized executive level continuing education
program designed for law enforcement.
Section 4. This act shall become effective June 1,
2024.
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