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AL HB225

Bill

Status

Passed

5/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Hubbard

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2012

AI Summary

HB225 Summary

  • Amends Section 12-16-191 of the Alabama Code to modify grand jury duties regarding county jail inspections.

  • Permits grand jury to determine jail condition through either personal inspection or review of inspection records, at least once annually, instead of requiring mandatory personal inspections.

  • Requires grand jury to present findings to the district attorney, sheriff, and county commission for appropriate action if jail conditions are found deficient.

  • Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

County jails, grand jury to review inspection reports, presentation of certain findings to county commission, sheriffs, and district attorney, Sec. 12-16-191 am'd (2012-20241)

Jails

Last Action

Delivered to Governor at 11:45 a. m. on May 9, 2012.

5/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/3/2012
County and Municipal Government2/8/2012

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