Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall be given retroactive effect to October 1, 1975. Approved August 18, 1976. Time: 6:30 P.M. Act No. 475 H. 1184-Hill, Greer, Coburn AN ACT To authorize each circuit judge of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit to appoint one full time bailiff, or in the alternative each to appoint two bailiffs for any session, or in lieu of these options, by the concurrence of each judge the presiding judge is authorized to appoint one law assistant and the circuit judge to appoint one additional bailiff; to regulate the duties and compensation of such bailiffs or law assistant; and to provide for the payment therefor from the county funds. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of Alabama: Section 1. Each circuit judge of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Alabama, at his discretion, may appoint and employ a bailiff to serve as bailiff and perform such other duties as may be requested and assigned to him by the appointing circuit judge. Such bailiff shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing circuit judge and shall be paid a salary fixed by the appointing circuit judge not to exceed four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00) per month. Said salary shall be paid in equally monthly installments out of the county general fund upon certification of the appointing circuit judge. Section 2. In the event any circuit judge of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit does not appoint a bailiff as authorized in Section 1 of this act, he shall alternatively be authorized to appoint not more than two other bailiffs to serve at any session of said court, jury or non-jury or grand jury. Such bailiff or bailiffs shall also perform such duties as the court shall direct. The maximum pay for each of the bailiffs whose appointment is authorized in this section shall be fixed by the judge appointing such bailiff in an amount not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per day. The pay for such bailiff or bailiffs shall be payable from the county general fund upon certification of the circuit judge appointing said bailiff. Section 3. In lieu of the options authorized in Sections 1 and 2 of this act, by agreement of both circuit judges of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, the presiding circuit judge may appoint one law assistant who shall be a graduate of an accredited law school, who shall serve at the pleasure of the judges of the circuit and whose duties shall include but not be limited to the following: (a) Attending the courts of the circuit judges as bailiff and performing all duties generally performed by court bailiffs. (b) Performing legal research for the two circuit judges or the district judge or district attorney as prescribed by the presiding circuit judge. (c) Serving as the assistant law librarian of the county public law library, by performing all duties necessary and incident to the efficient operation of said library and as further prescribed by the presiding circuit judge. (d) Performing such other duties as assigned by the presiding circuit judge which would further the efficient operation of the circuit and district courts of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, including but not limited to assisting the judges of the circuit court, the judges of the district court, the district attorney's office, the probation and parole office. Such law assistant shall be paid a salary not to exceed twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00) per annum, with the exact amount to be fixed by the presiding circuit judge. Such salary shall be paid in equal monthly installments out of the county general fund upon certification of the presiding circuit judge. In addition to the law assistant provided for in this section, the circuit judges jointly may appoint one additional bailiff who shall be paid an amount not exceeding twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per day. Section 4. The provisions of this act are severable. If any part of the act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration shall not affect the part which remains. Section 5. All laws or parts of laws which conflict with this act are hereby repealed. Section 6. This act shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor, or upon its otherwise becoming a law. Approved August 18, 1976. Time: 6:30 P.M. Act No. 476 H. 1185-Hill, Greer, Coburn AN ACT To provide for the appointment of an investigator for the district attorney's office for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit; to prescribe his authority, powers and compensation; and to provide that the cost to implement the provisions hereof be paid from the funds of the county governing body comprising the said circuit. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of Alabama: Section 1. The district attorney for the eleventh judicial circuit is hereby authorized to appoint, with the concurrence of the county governing body, an investigator for such office. Such investigator may from time to time be appointed by the district attorney as he may deem necessary. Such investigator shall serve at the pleasure of the district attorney. Section 2. The investigator shall have the same authority and powers vested in deputy sheriffs and all other law enforce ment officers of the State of Alabama, and in addition thereto he shall be empowered to administer oaths and take testimony. He shall be responsible to the district attorney and shall perform all duties assigned to him by such official. Section 3. Compensation of said investigator shall be a minimum of $12,000.00 and a maximum of $15,000.00 per year. Said salary shall be set by the district attorney, with the concurrence of the county governing body, and shall be paid from the general fund of the county comprising the eleventh judicial circuit. Section 4. The governing body of the county in which such circuit is located may purchase, from the county general fund upon the application of the district attorney, for the use of such investigator equipment and supplies including an automobile, radio and other electronic equipment, which are necessary in the proper performance of his duties and pay for such other expenses which are reasonably necessary in the suppression of crime, the apprehension of criminals and the duties assigned to him. Section 5. The provisions of this act are severable. If any part of the act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration shall not affect the part which remains. Section 6. All laws or parts of laws which conflict with this act are hereby repealed. Section 7. This act shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor, or upon its otherwise becoming a law. Approved August 18, 1976. Time: 6:30 P.M. Act No. 477 AN ACT H. 1186-McCulley To provide an additional expense allowance for members of the jury commission in all counties having a population of not less than 16,000 nor more than 16,250 inhabitants according to the 1970 or any subsequent federal decennial census. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of Alabama: Section 1. In all counties having a population of not less than 16,000 nor more than 16,250 inhabitants according to the 1970 or any subsequent federal decennial census, each member of the jury commission of such counties shall be entitled to an expense allowance of $10.00 per day for each day's attendance on sessions of the commission, to be paid out of the county treasury upon the warrant of the probate judge. Such allowance as herein provided, shall be in addition to all compensation, pay and allowances heretofore provided by law for such members. Section 2. All laws or parts of laws which conflict with this act are hereby repealed. Section 3. This act shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor, or upon its otherwise becoming a law. Approved August 18, 1976. Time: 6:30 P.M. Act No. 478 AN ACT H. 1187-McCulley Relating to any county having a population of not less than 16,000 nor more than 16,250 according to the 1970 or any subsequent federal decennial census; authorizing and providing for an expense allowance for the sheriff. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of Alabama: Section 1. The county commission of any county having a population of not less than 16,000 nor more than 16,250 according to the 1970 or any subsequent federal decennial census, is authorized and directed to pay from the general fund to the sheriff of any such county $4,000 per year as an expense allowance. This allowance shall be in addition to the salaries and other allowances prescribed by law. Section 2. All laws or parts of laws which conflict with this act are hereby repealed. Section 3. This act shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor, or upon its otherwise becoming a law. Approved August 18, 1976. Time: 6:30 P.M. Act No. 479 AN ACT H. 1188 Holley, Folmar Relating to any county having a population of not less than 34,1000 nor more than 34,900 inhabitants according to the 1970 or any subsequent federal decennial census; providing for a legal secretary to the circuit judge in any such county to be paid from the county treasury; providing for reimbursement to the circuit judge for salaries paid after September 1, 1976; providing for the purchase of furniture and equipment and prescribing the time during which this act shall be operative. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of Alabama: Section 1. The provisions of this act shall apply to any county having a population of not less than 34,100 nor more than 34,900 inhabitants according to the 1970 or any subsequent federal decennial census. Section 2. A legal secretary for the circuit judge residing in any such county shall immediately upon request of the judge and upon the recommendation of said circuit judge, be employed and shall receive a salary in the amount of eight thousand dollars ($8,000.00) per annum or in an amount equal to the prevailing rate in the county for legal secretaries, whichever is the greater. Such salary shall be paid from the county treasury in equal monthly installments from the effective date of this act until January 16, 1977 or until such time as the salaries for legal secretaries to circuit judges are paid from state funds. Section 3. Any circuit judge to which this act applies, shall be reimbursed by the county governing body for any personal expenditures for the salary of a legal secretary paid by said circuit judge after September 1, 1976, as documented by expense vouchers signed by said circuit judge, provided however; that said personal expenditures by said circuit judge cannot exceed the salary provisions as set forth hereinabove. |