HB391 Summary

• Amends Alabama Code Sections 12-25-32 and 12-25-34 to remove the statutory deadline for submission, legislative approval, and implementation of voluntary truth-in-sentencing standards.

• Deletes the October 1, 2011 effective date requirement for truth-in-sentencing standards and instead allows them to become effective upon legislative approval without a fixed deadline.

• Maintains the Alabama Sentencing Commission's role in developing voluntary sentencing standards based on statewide historic sentencing practices with adjustments for current sentencing policies.

• Requires annual progress reports to the Governor, Legislature, Chief Justice, and Attorney General on truth-in-sentencing standard development until adoption occurs.

• Becomes effective immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval.