This bill pertains to Jefferson County and aims to confirm the power of the Sheriff to appoint reserve deputies for the execution of Writs of Possession, Writs of Execution, or similar actions involving the seizure or securing of real property under emergency conditions. An emergency writ condition is defined as a situation where there are more than 250 such writs issued and unexecuted in the county. Reserve deputies must be certified by the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, not employed by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department at the time of appointment, and trained specifically for this role.

The bill allows reserve deputies to be paid a fee not exceeding $250 per writ executed, payable directly by the property owner, without the need for a certified statement to the court clerk and with no funds coming from the county treasury. The fee is only payable upon proper return and submission of the writ to the court clerk. Reserve deputies are entitled to the same immunities and legal protections as provided under Section 36-22-3, Code of Alabama 1975, as long as they act within their duties and comply with the law. The bill also requires reserve deputies to undergo training by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department and to renew this training at least every three years. The sheriff may charge a fee for this training. The act is set to become effective on June 1, 2024, and will supersede any conflicting provisions from Act 592 of the 1967 Regular Session.