Any law enforcement officer of the state of Alabama who is sued or prosecuted for any act committed or done within the line and scope of his duties and authority will be reimbursed by the state for legal counsel fees paid, the fees of witnesses paid by him and costs of court he paid out in defending the civil action or prosecution; provided, that the total amount of such reimbursable expenses shall not exceed $2,000.00 and provided the committee established by this section approves such claim. The committee shall consist of two members of the house of representatives named by the speaker, two members of the senate named by the president of the senate and the attorney general of Alabama. The members of the committee shall serve during their tenure in their respective offices without compensation. The acts of any three members shall constitute action by the committee. The committee shall elect a chairman from among its number and shall meet on the call of the chairman.
As used in this section the term "law enforcement officer" means any person employed in the classified civil service of the state whose duties involve police work.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 36 - Public Officers and Employees.
Chapter 21 - Law Enforcement Officers Generally.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 36-21-2 - Subsistence Allowance for Certain Law Enforcement Officers.
Section 36-21-3 - Lump-Sum Payments for Service of State, etc., Law Enforcement Officers, Etc.
Section 36-21-4 - Overtime - Compensation Generally.
Section 36-21-5 - Overtime - Statement of Election of Method of Compensation.
Section 36-21-6 - Overtime - "State Law Enforcement Officer" Defined.
Section 36-21-7 - Reimbursement by New Employer for Training Expenses.
Section 36-21-8.1 - Badge Provided for Officer Killed or Disabled in Line of Duty.
Section 36-21-12 - State Troopers May Retire Upon Completion of 25 Years Service.
Section 36-21-14 - Communications by Emergency Responders With Peer Support Members.