HB658 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Merika ColemanSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Sheriffs, serving in judicial circuits with two divisions, additional employees in main office and in other office

Summary

HB658 would authorize sheriffs in circuits with two divisions and separate offices to hire additional staff for both the main division and any satellite office.

What This Bill Does

It allows the sheriff to hire several new positions in the main division (chief technology officer, deputy chief technology officer, support services officer, deputy chief enforcement officer, and pistol permit investigator) and in a separate satellite office (confidential secretary, deputy chief enforcement officer, and executive assistant). Appointments are made by the sheriff and must reflect the race, gender, and geographic area of both divisions. The sheriff sets salaries (with the CTO earning at least as much as a chief deputy), and these employees receive the same benefits and retirement as other sheriff employees, with funding from the sheriff's operating budget. The act would take effect immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• Sheriffs serving in circuits divided into two divisions with separate offices (they gain authority to hire the specified new positions and to set salaries).
• New hires in these sheriff's offices (they would fill the listed roles, receive benefits and retirement, and be paid from the sheriff's operating budget).

Key Provisions

• In the main division, authorized hires: chief technology officer, deputy chief technology officer, support services officer, deputy chief enforcement officer, and pistol permit investigator.
• In the satellite or separate office, authorized hires: confidential secretary, deputy chief enforcement officer, and executive assistant.
• Appointments must be made by the sheriff and reflect the race, gender, and geographic area of both divisions.
• Salaries set by the sheriff; CTO must be paid at least as much as a chief deputy; all new hires receive the same benefits and retirement as other sheriff employees; salaries paid from the sheriff's operating budget.
• Effective immediately following the governor's approval or when it legally becomes law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Sheriffs