Alabama § 15-27-18 - Applicants for Position in Law Enforcement, Etc.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 15-27-18 — Applicants for Position in Law Enforcement, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-27-18. Applicants for Position in Law Enforcement, Etc.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an applicant for a position in law enforcement or corrections or a law enforcement or correctional officer shall disclose and produce any expunged record pursuant to this chapter or any other state law to the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission, and the commission shall have access to any expunged records sealed or archived pursuant to this chapter for purposes of certification and regulation of persons as correctional and law enforcement officers.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 15-27-18
What does Code of Alabama § 15-27-18 cover?
Section 15-27-18 ("Applicants for Position in Law Enforcement, Etc.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 15-27-18?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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