Constables; county commission, authorized to revise number of constables and geographic area served in county
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This bill changes how many constables serve in Alabama counties and how their geographic areas are defined. It allows the county commission to adjust the number of constables and the areas they cover, and to modify the conditions under which a constable’s term ends. The legislation aims to provide counties with more flexibility in managing their law enforcement resources. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2026.
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