FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE
May 15, 2017
For More Information, contact:
Mike Lewis (334) 353-2199
Steven T. Marshall
Joy Patterson (334) 242-7491
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Alabama Attorney General
AG MARSHALL REVIEWS COMPLAINTS OF VIOLATIONS OF ALABAMA
GUN LAWS IN DALLAS, LAWRENCE AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES
(MONTGOMERY) – Attorney General Steve Marshall today released public statements
about formal complaints received by his office concerning possible unlawful
prohibitions of firearms by entities in Dallas, Lawrence and Jefferson counties. After
reviewing and investigating each complaint, where appropriate, the Attorney General’s
Office worked with the public entity to achieve compliance with state law.
The results of the Attorney General’s investigations are summarized below, along with
links to his determinations.
City of Selma
The Attorney General’s Office reviewed a complaint that the City Hall of the City of
Selma did not post a notice to alert the public that firearms are prohibited, even though
it meets the legal requirements to prohibit firearms. After the Attorney General’s Office
communicated with the City, a notice was placed at City Hall to inform the public that
firearms are prohibited. Because the City is compliant with state law, the Attorney
General has determined no further action is required.
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/File-Firearms-2017-007-Public-Statements
Lawrence County
The Attorney General’s Office received a complaint that the Lawrence County
Commission failed to comply with Alabama law because it prohibited firearms on the
premises of the Courthouse, known as the Lawrence County Judicial and
Administrative Center. After the Attorney General’s Office communicated with the
Commission, it was determined that firearms could be prohibited inside the
Courthouse, but not on the exterior premises. The language on the signs was changed
to reflect this. Because the Commission is compliant with Alabama law, the Attorney
General has determined that no further action is required.
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/File-Firearms-2017-008-Public-Statements
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City of Trussville
The Attorney General’s Office received a complaint that the City of Trussville failed to
comply with Alabama law because it prohibited firearms at the Trussville Public
Library. After the Attorney General communicated with the City, the signs prohibiting
firearms were removed. Because the City is compliant with Alabama law, the Attorney
General has determined that no further action is required.
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/File-Firearms-2017-009-Public-Statements
More detailed information for each of these cases and others can be found on the AG’s
web site:
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/Page-Firearms-Alabama-Public-Statements-13A-11-61-3
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