SB244 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Del Marsh

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

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

Summary

SB244 would let deputy sheriffs practice law by removing the current prohibition.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 34-3-14 to stop forbidding deputy sheriffs from practicing law. Other officials listed in the same section (such as judges, sheriffs, clerks, registers, and probate clerks) would still be prohibited from practicing law. The change would take effect on the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Deputy sheriffs: would be allowed to practice law (subject to other professional rules).
• Judges, sheriffs, clerks, registers, and probate clerks: would continue to be prohibited from practicing law under this section.

Key Provisions

• Removes the prohibition on deputy sheriffs practicing law by amending Section 34-3-14
• Effective date: first day of the third month after passage and governor approval

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Subjects

Law Enforcement Officers