County Offices/Officials

Opinion # 99-151
Discussion of the sheriff's responsibilities with regard to execution sales.

Opinion #2000-154
The enactment of House Bill 105 into law which restricts regulation of firearms will not interfere with the collection of pistol license fees in any county within the state of Alabama, except Jackson County.

Opinion # 2001-121
Discussion of the use of credit cards in the probate office.

Opinion # 2001-135
Discussion of various aspects of developing a web page for payment of items to be purchased in the probate office.

Opinion # 2001-202
Discussion of the roles of the county commission and the sheriff regarding property, contracts, and various funds available for the sheriff's use.

Opinion #2002-054
Discussion of the sheriff providing access to criminal history and vehicle license plates information to the environmental enforcement officer in furtherance of his/her duties.

Opinion # 2002-059
Discussion of circumstances under which a retired law enforcement officer may receive a lifetime pistol permit pursuant to Code of Alabama 1975, § 36-21-9.

Opinion # 2002-252
iscussion providing that the probate judge may appoint a special coroner to fill the position of coroner in an emergency situation.

Opinion # 2003-046
Discussion providing that if the sheriff properly submits a requisition that is within the line item in the approved budget for the sheriff's office, the county commission has no authority to refuse payment for the requisition and that the sheriff, not the county commission, has the authority to hire, fire and discipline deputy sheriffs.

Opinion # 2003-106
Discussion providing that counties, with the consent of the sheriff, and with the sheriffs of the counties as parties, may enter into agreements whereby the sheriff will assist other offices with law enforcement services across county lines.

Opinion # 2004-145
Discussion providing that a county commission may make contracts through the revenue commissioner regarding reappraisal of county property, and can ratify such contracts and payments, where the county commission was not initially made a party to the contract.


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