House Bill 234 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Allen TreadawayRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Jefferson County; special reserve deputies, appointment and powers authorized

Summary

HB234 allows Jefferson County to appoint special reserve deputies to help execute writs during emergencies, with defined qualifications, training, and a capped service fee, effective October 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

The bill creates authority for the Jefferson County Sheriff to appoint special reserve deputies to assist in executing writs or similar actions involving seizure or securing real property during an emergency writ condition. These deputies operate under the same immunities and legal protections as regular deputies and must be qualified and trained. It also establishes a fee mechanism for writ-related services and requires a county-approved training program, with funds and governance clearly separated from county treasury and sheriff revenue.

Who It Affects

• Special reserve deputies: They may be appointed by the sheriff during emergency writ conditions, must meet certification and training requirements, and receive the same immunities and protections as regular deputies.
• Petitioners seeking writs of seizure: They may have a writ executed by a special reserve deputy and must pay a service fee (up to $250) directly to the deputy; the county or sheriff cannot provide funds to the deputy or collect the fee.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Appointment and powers during emergency writ condition — the Sheriff may appoint special reserve deputies to assist in executing writs or securing real property, with deputies receiving the same immunities and protections as other deputies.
• Provision 2: Fees and training — a petitioner may pay a service fee up to $250 to a special reserve deputy; the deputy cannot receive county funds and the sheriff cannot collect the fee; the sheriff must establish a training program, maintain records of trainees, and may charge a reasonable training fee.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 17, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Jefferson County