SB427 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Roger Bedford, Jr.
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Franklin Co. (34th Judicial Circuit), district attorney, authorized to employ investigators with power of arrest
Summary: SB427 lets Franklin County's district attorney hire investigators with arrest powers to support the Thirty-fourth Judicial Circuit, giving them authority similar to other law enforcement officers.
What This Bill Does
The district attorney may appoint a chief investigator and additional investigators, who serve at the DA's pleasure. Investigators must meet minimum law enforcement standards and will have the same power and authority as deputy sheriffs and other state law enforcement officers. They will be paid the same as other district attorney office employees and will report to the district attorney, performing duties assigned. The act takes effect immediately after passage and approval by the governor.

Who It Affects
Franklin County District Attorney's Office staff (the DA, chief investigator, and investigators) who gain authority, duties, and a defined pay structure.
Residents of Franklin County who may be affected by investigators with arrest powers conducting investigations in the county.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The District Attorney of the Thirty-fourth Judicial Circuit may appoint a chief investigator and additional investigators; investigators serve at the pleasure of the district attorney.
Investigators must meet minimum standards for law enforcement officers and have the same power and authority as deputy sheriffs and other law enforcement officers in the state.
Investigators will be paid in the same manner as other employees in the district attorney's office and will be responsible to the district attorney for duties assigned.
Section 2: The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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