SB356 - Alabama Human Trafficking Safe Harbor Act

• Defines "sexually exploited child" as a minor under juvenile court jurisdiction who is a victim of human trafficking, engaged in prostitution, or a victim of promoting prostitution.

• Prohibits adjudication of a sexually exploited child as delinquent or convicted of prostitution, but allows adjudication as a child in need of supervision or dependent child instead.

• Prohibits transfer of cases involving sexually exploited children from juvenile court to adult court and requires juvenile courts to retain jurisdiction to issue protective orders and ensure access to social and community services.

• Imposes a mandatory $500 fine upon conviction for promoting prostitution and related offenses, with funds directed to court-certified therapeutic counseling entities providing education and prevention services.

• Allows detention for up to 72 hours of non-English speaking foreign nationals arrested for prostitution to ensure access to health care, shelter, mental health counseling, and financial aid.