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AL SB488
Bill
Status
4/10/2012
Primary Sponsor
Dick Brewbaker
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 12-16-191 of the Alabama Code to require grand juries to conduct a minimum of two inspections of county jails per year.
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Changes existing requirement from one inspection since the last court session (which varies by county) to a fixed minimum of two annual inspections.
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Grand juries must evaluate jail conditions regarding prisoner safekeeping, accommodation, health, and construction standards to prevent escapes and ensure proper ventilation.
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Authorizes grand juries to indict county commission members if jails are found to be inadequately constructed, secured, or ventilated.
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Effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
County jail, grand jury inspections, minimum number each year required, Sec. 12-16-191 am'd.
Jails
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary
4/10/2012