HB460 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Earl F. Hilliard

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Deputy sheriffs, practice of law, prohibition removed, Sec. 34-3-14 am'd.

Summary

HB460 would remove the prohibition on deputy sheriffs practicing law in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 34-3-14 to allow deputy sheriffs to practice law (removing the current ban). The change would apply statewide to deputy sheriffs who wish to practice law. Other prohibitions in the same section for judges, sheriffs and deputies, clerks, registers, and probate officials would remain in place. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Deputy sheriffs statewide: would be allowed to practice law if they choose to.
• Other court officers listed in Section 34-3-14 (e.g., judges, sheriff or deputy sheriff, clerk, register, probate clerk): would continue to be prohibited from practicing law.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 34-3-14 to remove the prohibition against a deputy sheriff practicing law.
• Sets the effective date as the first day of the third month following passage and governor's approval.
• Maintains existing prohibitions in Section 34-3-14 for judges, sheriffs/deputy sheriffs, clerks, registers, and probate clerks.

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Subjects

Law Enforcement Officers