HB463 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Allen TreadawayRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Jefferson County, county employees, charged with enforcing ordinances, violations, authority as a peace officer to serve warrants

Summary

The bill would allow Jefferson County employees who enforce county ordinances to be designated as peace officers with the authority to serve warrants.

What This Bill Does

If designated by their appointing authority, these county employees would become peace officers in Alabama and be allowed to execute warrants for violations of county ordinances or local laws. They must meet the minimum standards for law enforcement and hold current certification from the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission. They would have the same legal protections as deputy sheriffs. The act becomes effective June 1, 2024.

Who It Affects

• Jefferson County employees whose duties include investigation, prosecution, and enforcement of county ordinances or local laws, who could be designated as peace officers.
• Residents, workers, and visitors in Jefferson County who may be charged with violations of county ordinances or local laws and could be served warrants by these designated peace officers.

Key Provisions

• Authorized county employees may be designated as peace officers with authority to execute warrants for violations of county ordinances or local laws, if designated by their appointing authority.
• Designated officers must meet minimum standards and hold current certification from the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, and they receive the same protections as deputy sheriffs.

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

Subjects

Jefferson County