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HB 198ALABAMASession 2026rsState Billin committee

Alabama allows sheriffs to appoint special reserve deputies for unserved court writs

Original title: Sheriffs; appointment of special reserve deputies authorized

Last action · January 13, 2026: Pending Committee Action in House of OriginSponsor: Treadaway

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What This Bill Would Do

Sheriffs in Alabama are authorized to appoint special reserve deputies when more than 250 unexecuted writs accumulate in a county, taking effect October 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Petitioners requesting writ execution must pay service fees directly to these deputies rather than funding them through the county treasury.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

sheriffs

Sheriffs gain the authority to appoint and train special reserve deputies and set service fees during emergency writ conditions.

Directly affected

special reserve deputies

Qualified individuals may be appointed to execute writs of seizure, receive direct service fees up to $250, and obtain legal immunities.

Directly affected

petitioners

Petitioners may request special reserve deputies to execute writs of seizure and must pay them a direct service fee.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When can a sheriff appoint special reserve deputies?
A sheriff can appoint special reserve deputies during an , which occurs when more than 250 writs have been issued in the county but not yet executed.
How much can special reserve deputies charge for their services?
Special reserve deputies may charge a service fee established by the sheriff, up to a maximum of $250, paid directly by the petitioner.
What qualifications are required to become a special reserve deputy?
Candidates must be certified by the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, not currently employed by a sheriff's department, and have completed specific writ execution training from the sheriff within the last three years.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Jan 13, 2026HouseCommittee
    Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
  2. Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

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Sponsors

TreadawayHousePrimary sponsorNo profile match

Connected Entities

Section 36-22-3, Code of Alabama 1975, Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission
otherSection 36-22-3, Code of Alabama 1975“Defines immunities and legal protections for deputies”Map →
OrganizationAlabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission“Certification body for reserve deputies”Map →

Sources

Open source document

alison.legislature.state.al.us

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