The bill amends several sections of the Code of Alabama 1975 specifically for Cleburne County, addressing the costs associated with the service of process by the sheriff, the operation of a telephone system in the county jail, and the fees for pistol permits. Notably, the cost for the sheriff's service of process is increased from $20 to $75, with the funds directed to the Sheriff's Law Enforcement Fund. Additionally, the bill allows the sheriff to operate a jail store and a telephone system for inmates, with proceeds from these operations also being deposited into the Sheriff's Law Enforcement Fund. The sheriff is required to maintain detailed accounts of these transactions and provide an annual report to the Cleburne County Commission.

Furthermore, the bill revises the fees for pistol permits, increasing the cost from $10 to $20 for individuals under 65 years of age and from $5 to $15 for those 65 and older. All collected fees will be deposited into the Sheriff's Law Enforcement Fund, which is designated for law enforcement purposes. The bill emphasizes that the establishment of this fund will not replace any other income sources for the sheriff's office. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-15-80, 45-15-231, 45-15-232
Enrolled: 45-15-80, 45-15-231, 45-15-232