SB341 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Randy PriceSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Cleburne Co., sheriff, qualifications, continuing education required
Summary: SB341 sets new qualifications and requires ongoing executive-level education for the sheriff of Cleburne County.
What This Bill Does
It establishes specific eligibility requirements for anyone running for or serving as sheriff in Cleburne County, including residency, voter status, education, age, prior law enforcement experience, and a clean felony record. It requires the elected sheriff to complete at least 20 hours per year of executive-level continuing education. The act applies only to Cleburne County and becomes law immediately upon the governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Candidates for the office of sheriff in Cleburne County and individuals currently serving or appointed as sheriff, who must meet the new qualifications and continuing education requirement.
Law enforcement officers eligible to become or continue as sheriff in Cleburne County, whose eligibility is affected by prior service, certification status, and felony-related restrictions.

Key Provisions
Adds minimum qualifications for election or appointment as Cleburne County sheriff: US citizenship, 1-year county residency, elector status with at least 1 year of county voter registration, high school diploma or GED, age 25+, 3+ years of full-time law enforcement service with arrest powers certified by the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, and no felony conviction; includes rules about retirement/separation and required recertification if applicable.
Requires the elected sheriff to complete at least 20 hours per year of executive-level continuing education approved by the Alabama Sheriff’s Association, the National Sheriff’s Association, or other recognized programs.
The act applies only to Cleburne County.
Effective immediately after the governor signs or otherwise approves the act.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Cleburne County