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AL HB139
Bill
Status
5/24/2011
Primary Sponsor
Arthur Payne
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 15-19-1 of the Code of Alabama 1975 regarding youthful offender status eligibility for defendants charged with crimes committed in their minority.
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Adds new subsection (c) to prohibit youthful offender status for any person charged with a crime where the defendant intentionally inflicted serious physical injury or intentionally killed the victim.
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Maintains existing eligibility criteria for youthful offender consideration while creating an exception for violent crimes involving intentional serious physical injury or death.
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Became effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
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Passed the House on May 24, 2011 with a vote of 92 yeas, 7 nays, and 1 abstention.
Legislative Description
Criminal defendants, youthful offender status, persons charged with a crime involving intentional serious physical injury or death not eligible, Sec. 15-19-1 am'd.
Crimes and Offenses
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 28 Favorable from Judiciary with 1 amendment
5/31/2011