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AL HB564
Bill
Status
4/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Harry Shiver
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AI Summary
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Makes it unlawful for inmates in Alabama Department of Corrections custody to possess cellular telephones, wireless communication devices, or computers allowing input/output/transfer of programs, with exceptions for authorized possession.
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Makes it unlawful for any person to possess with intent to deliver, or to deliver, such devices to Alabama Department of Corrections inmates.
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Violation constitutes a Class A misdemeanor, and does not repeal other applicable criminal laws.
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Authorizes confiscation of cellular telephones and wireless communication devices found on visitors during searches or metal detector screening, with required posted notices in visitor search areas.
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Allows Alabama Department of Corrections to enter into agreements or contracts to detect unauthorized inmate communications by cellular telephone or wireless devices; becomes effective the first day of the third month following passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Corrections Department, inmates prohibited from possessing mobile telephones, wireless communication devices, visitors, giving or selling device to inmate, prohibited, search and confiscation provisions, notice, contracts for detection, penalties
Crimes and Offenses
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 25 Favorable from Judiciary with 1 amendment
6/1/2011