HB405 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy WoodRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Supernumerary district attorneys, qualifications altered, removing minimum years of service and age requirement, Sec. 12-17-213 am'd.

Summary

HB 405 would remove the age and minimum years-of-service requirements to qualify for supernumerary district attorney status.

What This Bill Does

It would allow current or former district attorneys to elect supernumerary status without needing to meet age or minimum-year thresholds. It clarifies that time spent in other roles (such as judge, county solicitor, full-time deputy or assistant district attorney, or a full-time state-employed attorney) can count toward the time needed to qualify. It includes grandfathering provisions for people who already became or were close to becoming supernumerary under older rules. The changes would take effect on the first day of the third month after the bill becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Current or former district attorneys who may now qualify for supernumerary status without the previous age or years-of-service limits.
• Individuals serving in or aiming for district attorney roles, as well as related state or local officials whose time in other roles can be counted toward eligibility.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 12-17-213 to remove the minimum years of service and age requirements for supernumerary status.
• Allows time served in other specified roles (e.g., judge, county court, county solicitor, full-time deputy or assistant DA, or full-time state-employed attorney) to be counted toward eligibility.
• Contains grandfathering provisions for individuals who previously became or were eligible under older rules and for those elected or appointed before certain dates.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval.

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

Subjects

District Attorneys