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Relating to sheriffs; to provide for the acting sheriff when the office of sheriff of a county is vacant or when certain other circumstances exist in the county; and to repeal Section 11-5-5 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the county coroner serving as sheriff when the office of sheriff is vacant or when certain other circumstances exist in the county.

It became law on May 11, 2023.

AL HB 276 · House Bill · 2023rs

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Became law
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Latest action
May 11, 2023

What it does

Sheriff, vacancies in office, highest ranking deputy to serve as acting sheriff

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

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    May 11, 2023

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Relating to sheriffs; to provide for the acting sheriff when the office of sheriff of a county is vacant or when certain other circumstances exist in the county; and to repeal Section 11-5-5 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the county coroner serving as sheriff when the office of sheriff is vacant or when certain other circumstances exist in the county. | 52