This bill establishes a new legal framework for the appointment and operation of reserve deputies in Jefferson County, specifically to assist the Sheriff in executing Writs of Possession or Writs of Execution during emergency conditions. It introduces a new Part 7 to Title 45, Chapter 37, Article 23 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which includes definitions for "Emergency Writ Condition," "Reserve Deputy," and "Writ of Execution or Writ of Possession." The Sheriff is granted the authority to appoint reserve deputies who are certified, not currently employed by the Sheriff's Department, and trained for these specific duties. The bill also outlines the immunities and legal protections afforded to these reserve deputies while performing their duties.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that reserve deputies may receive a fee of up to $250 from property owners for executing writs, which is to be paid directly to them without involving the county treasury. It mandates that reserve deputies must complete training on the legal procedures for executing writs before they can be assigned such tasks, with training renewal required every three years. This act supersedes a previous law from 1967 regarding the appointment of reserve deputy sheriffs in Jefferson County, ensuring that the new provisions take precedence. The bill is set to take effect on June 1, 2024.