HB478 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Allen Farley
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Jefferson Co., 10th Judicial Circuit, Bessemer Div., assistant district attorneys, two additional appointed, Sec. 45-37-82.01 am'd.
Summary: The bill adds two more deputy district attorneys to Jefferson County's Bessemer Division and sets a formal, tiered pay structure for deputies.
What This Bill Does
It allows the elected assistant district attorney in the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Bessemer Division, to appoint 13 to 15 deputy district attorneys. It creates a hierarchy with one Chief Deputy and four deputies at each Level I, II, and III, and establishes a detailed salary schedule with increases by level and steps. It describes funding, with four designated deputy DAs receiving part of their pay from the state and the rest from the county, while additional Level I–III deputies are funded by the county; the county can raise pay by resolution. The compensation framework is specified to take effect on October 1, 1997.

Who It Affects
The elected assistant district attorney for the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Bessemer Division, who can appoint the deputy district attorneys and assign them to levels and duties.
Deputy district attorneys in the Bessemer Division, whose number, roles (Chief Deputy and Level I–III), and pay are defined and may be funded by either the state or the county (with some deputies funded entirely by the county).

Key Provisions
Authorizes appointing 13 to 15 deputy district attorneys in the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Bessemer Division, with the possibility of two additional appointments beyond the base.
Designates one Chief Deputy and four Level I, four Level II, and four Level III deputy district attorneys.
Establishes a salary schedule with specific pay levels and steps for Chief, Level I, Level II, and Level III deputies, including how increases may occur.
Specifies funding for the four designated deputy DAs (state pays $12,900 each; county pays the remainder) and that the other Level I–III deputies are paid by the county; the county may increase compensation by resolution.
States that the compensation provisions become effective October 1, 1997.

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