Alabama § 45-57-82.20 Employment of Investigators; Authority and Duties of the Officers

Alabama Statutes

§ 45-57-82.20 — Employment of Investigators; Authority and Duties of the Officers

Alabama § 45-57-82.20

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 45Local Laws

Ch. 57Russell County

Art. 8Courts

Part 3District Attorney

Subpart 2Employees

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Bluebook

Ala. Code § 45-57-82.20 (2026).

Text

(a)The District Attorney of the Twenty-sixth Judicial Circuit composed of Russell County may appoint a chief investigator and from time to time additional investigators. The chief investigator and other investigators shall serve at the pleasure of the district attorney. The chief investigator and other investigators shall meet the minimum standards for law enforcement officers and hold a current certification from the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission.

(b)The chief investigator and other investigators shall have the same powers and authorities as deputy sheriffs and other law enforcement officers in this state. The investigators shall be paid in the same manner as other employees in the district attorney’s office. The investigators shall be responsible to the dist

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(a) The District Attorney of the Twenty-sixth Judicial Circuit composed of Russell County may appoint a chief investigator and from time to time additional investigators. The chief investigator and other investigators shall serve at the pleasure of the district attorney. The chief investigator and other investigators shall meet the minimum standards for law enforcement officers and hold a current certification from the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission.
(b) The chief investigator and other investigators shall have the same powers and authorities as deputy sheriffs and other law enforcement officers in this state. The investigators shall be paid in the same manner as other employees in the district attorney’s office. The investigators shall be responsible to the district attorney and shall perform duties as assigned by the district attorney.