AL HB219

Prohibits attorneys and parties in criminal proceedings from disclosing identifying or personal information about jurors obtained during jury voir dire after the jury is dismissed.

Prohibits contact with jurors in criminal cases where a final verdict has been reached without first filing a sealed motion with the trial court requesting permission to contact a specific juror for post-trial, appellate, or collateral proceeding purposes.

Requires sealed motion to specify the juror's initials or number and provide a clear, specific purpose for contact; motion must be served on all parties with seven days to respond.

Requires the court to notify jurors of any approved contact request, informing them that contact is voluntary and may be withdrawn at any time, and that any inquiry must occur before a judge.

Classifies violations as harassment under Alabama law; requires reporting of violating attorneys to the Alabama State Bar and revocation of pro hac vice admission; requires requesting party to pay all costs including juror's lost wages and expenses.