Alabama § 36-21-128 Limitation of Powers

Alabama Statutes

§ 36-21-128 — Limitation of Powers

Alabama § 36-21-128

Title 36Public Officers and Employees

Ch. 21Law Enforcement Officers Generally

Art. 6APolice Officers of Ma–Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe

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Ala. Code § 36-21-128 (2026).

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The power of a police officer employed by the tribe pursuant to this article may be exercised only upon the reservation, and a police officer may not otherwise act as a police officer off of the reservation except under either of the following conditions:

(1)When lawfully pursuing any offender suspected of committing an offense while on the reservation.

(2)When making an arrest for a felony that has been committed either in the presence of the police officer or, where probable cause exists, on the reservation.

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The power of a police officer employed by the tribe pursuant to this article may be exercised only upon the reservation, and a police officer may not otherwise act as a police officer off of the reservation except under either of the following conditions:
(1) When lawfully pursuing any offender suspected of committing an offense while on the reservation.
(2) When making an arrest for a felony that has been committed either in the presence of the police officer or, where probable cause exists, on the reservation.