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HB 301

Choctaw County, constable office abolished next term

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brett Easterbrook

Alabama eliminates Choctaw County's constable office at term's end, consolidating duties but potentially creating service gaps in civil law enforcement.

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Bill Summary · HB 301

Legislative bill overview

HB 301 abolishes the constable office in Choctaw County, Alabama, effective at the end of the current term. This eliminates a local law enforcement position that has historically served the county. The bill was enacted in April 2025.

Why is this important

Constables are county-level peace officers who typically handle civil processes, court security, and limited law enforcement duties. Abolishing this office affects service delivery in a rural Alabama county and raises questions about how those responsibilities will be redistributed—whether to the sheriff's department, other agencies, or not at all. This represents a direct reduction in local government staffing and potentially impacts residents' access to certain services.

Potential points of contention

  • Service gap concerns: Unclear which agency will assume constable duties (process serving, court duties, civil enforcement), potentially leaving gaps in coverage
  • Employment impact: Eliminates a local government position, affecting the current constable and raising questions about severance, job transitions, or consolidation
  • Rural representation: May disproportionately affect rural areas of Choctaw County that rely on local constable services, particularly for civil matters

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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