SB375 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bobby D. SingletonSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Civil and criminal litigation and investigations involving the state, Attorney General to direct, Governor has no authority

Summary

The bill makes the Attorney General the main leader of all civil and criminal cases involving Alabama, and bars the Governor from initiating or directing such cases.

What This Bill Does

It gives the Attorney General the authority to direct and control all civil and criminal litigation involving the State of Alabama, including supervision of related investigations. It prohibits the Governor from starting or directing civil or criminal proceedings or investigations (under certain statutes) and voids any such actions taken before the act becomes effective. The act also states that it takes effect immediately after passage and approval.

Who It Affects

• Attorney General's Office: gains authority to direct and supervise all state-related civil/criminal litigation and investigations.
• Governor's Office: loses authority to initiate or direct such litigation or investigations; prior actions under those powers are void after the act takes effect.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: The Attorney General is authorized to direct and control all civil and criminal litigation concerning the State of Alabama, including supervision of related investigative activity.
• Provision 2: The Governor is prohibited from initiating or directing civil or criminal proceedings or investigations under specified laws (12-17-184, 12-17-216, 41-15B-2) and from appointing someone to do so; any such action taken before the act's effective date is void.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Attorney General