This bill relates to sheriffs and provides for the acting sheriff when the office of sheriff of a county is vacant or when certain other circumstances exist in the county. The highest ranking deputy sheriff in the office of the sheriff will discharge the duties of the sheriff in various situations, such as when the office is vacant, when the sheriff is incompetent to act, when the sheriff is imprisoned, or when directed by the judge of probate. This bill also repeals Sections 11-5-5, 11-5-6, 11-5-7, 11-5-8, and 11-5-9 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which relate to the county coroner serving as sheriff under certain conditions. The bill will become effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 11-5-5
Enrolled: 11-5-5, 11-5-6, 11-5-7, 11-5-8, 11-5-9