HJR43 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Richard Baughn

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Office of Constable, State of Alabama, commended

Summary

HJR43 officially recognizes and commends the Office of Constable in Alabama and urges collaboration to use constables more effectively while opposing their abolition.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution would formally recognize the Office of Constable and highlight its long history and unpaid, no-cost service to the state. It mentions possible roles in communities such as community watch, litter control, and school traffic, and states that abolishing the office would be untimely. It directs the Legislature to work with County Commissions, District Attorneys, Sheriffs, and other law enforcement agencies to develop better ways to utilize constables, and to provide a copy to the Alabama Constables Association.

Who It Affects

• Constables (elected) in Alabama who would receive formal recognition and acknowledgment of their unpaid, community-based service.
• State and local government and law enforcement stakeholders (e.g., County Commissions, District Attorneys, Sheriffs, Alabama Constables Association) who would be encouraged to collaborate to improve how constables are used.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes the Office of Constable as the oldest law enforcement office with historical importance and notes it operates at no cost to the state.
• Acknowledges potential community roles for constables, including community watch, litter control, school traffic, and assistance to regular law enforcement.
• Declares that any effort to abolish the Office of Constable would be untimely and deprive communities of unpaid service.
• Conveys that the Legislature will join with County Commissions, District Attorneys, Sheriffs, and law enforcement agencies to develop better and more effective uses of constables, and to assist in those efforts; a copy of the resolution will be sent to the Alabama Constables Association.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory