HB587 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Brett EasterbrookRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Choctaw Co., sheriff, qualifications, continuing education required
Summary: HB 587 sets new qualifications for Choctaw County sheriff candidates and requires annual continuing education for the elected sheriff.
What This Bill Does
The bill adds strict eligibility rules for anyone running for sheriff in Choctaw County, including residency, voting status, education, age, and verified law enforcement experience with arrest powers, plus a clean felony record. It also requires the elected sheriff to complete at least 12 hours of executive-level continuing education each year and to file certification with the county's judge of probate by December 31. The changes apply only to Choctaw County and take effect immediately after approval.

Who It Affects
People who want to run for Choctaw County sheriff (must meet residency, voting, education, age, and law enforcement experience requirements, plus no felony convictions).
The elected sheriff of Choctaw County (must complete 12 hours of annual executive-level continuing education and file certification with the judge of probate).

Key Provisions
Section 1: Applies only in Choctaw County.
Section 2: Establishes minimum qualifications for sheriff candidates, including U.S. citizenship, 1-year county residency, eligible elector status and 1-year election registration, high school diploma or GED, at least 25 years old, 3+ years of full-time law enforcement with arrest powers certified by the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, no felony convictions, and a recertification requirement if inactive for more than two years.
Section 3: Requires the elected sheriff to complete at least 12 hours of executive-level continuing education annually, approved by the Alabama Sheriff's Association, National Sheriff's Association, or other recognized program; certification must be filed with the county judge of probate by December 31 each year.
Section 4: Effective immediately upon the governor's signature.

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