HB111 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mack N. ButlerRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to Etowah County; to provide that the director and employees of The Etowah County Punishment and Corrections Authority have arrest powers and may make arrests in certain circumstances.

Summary

The bill gives the Etowah County Punishment and Corrections Authority's director and staff police-like arrest powers under certain conditions, with certification and oversight.

What This Bill Does

Designates the authority's director and employees as law enforcement officers who may arrest and serve arrest and search warrants while performing official duties, limited to investigations of crimes at the authority's facilities and acts by people under the authority's supervision that violate supervision or are crimes. Allows warrantless arrests if there is probable cause that a crime or supervision violation occurred; requires a written warrant to bring the offender before the court for probable cause determination, and the court may detain the offender and may revoke probation or participation in the authority's community corrections program. Requires personnel with arrest powers to meet the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission's minimum standards. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• The Director and employees of The Etowah County Punishment and Corrections Authority receive arrest powers and must maintain POST certification.
• Individuals supervised by the Authority or present at its program facilities may be subject to arrest by Authority staff for crimes or violations of supervision.

Key Provisions

• The Director and Authority staff are considered law enforcement officers with arrest and warrant powers while performing their duties, limited to crimes at the authority's facilities and acts by supervised individuals that violate supervision.
• Arrest power can be exercised without a warrant if there is probable cause; a written warrant must be prepared to bring the offender before the court for probable cause review, and the court may detain or revoke probation/community corrections participation.
• Staff with arrest authority must comply with the Alabama POST minimum standards.
• The act takes effect on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Etowah County Punishment and Corrections Authority, arrest powers granted