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AL SB412
Bill
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SB412 Bill Summary
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Creates a new Division of Probation and Parole within the Department of Corrections to assume supervision responsibilities previously held by the Board of Pardons and Paroles for offenders on probation and parole.
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Transfers all duties, responsibilities, records, property, employees, funds, and contractual obligations related to probation and parole supervision from the Board of Pardons and Paroles to the Department of Corrections, effective October 1, 2014.
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Amends 20 sections of the Alabama Code to reflect the organizational change, replacing references to the Board of Pardons and Paroles with the Division of Probation and Parole of the Department of Corrections in matters related to offender supervision.
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Establishes appointment procedures for the Division Director by the Commissioner of Corrections, Governor, and Board Chair, with salary and benefits subject to state personnel system rules.
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Maintains the Board of Pardons and Paroles' authority over pardon and parole decision-making while consolidating day-to-day supervision operations under the Department of Corrections.
Legislative Description
Pardons and Paroles, Division of Probation and Parole, created within Department of Corrections, supervising offenders on probation, transfer of duties, responsibilities and other effects of the Board of Pardons and Paroles as they relate to supervision of offenders, Secs. 12-23A-2, 12-25-37, 12-25-38, 14-1-1.2, 15-18-71, 15-18-74, 15-18-76, 15-18-77, 15-20A-20, 15-20A-39, 15-22-1.3, 15-22-2, 15-22-24, 15-22-28, 15-22-30, 15-22-33, 15-22-35, 15-22-36, 15-22-36.1, 15-22-36.2, 15-22-37, 15-22-51, 15-22-53, 15-22-56, 15-23-72, 36-21-2, 41-9-1060 am'd.
Pardons and Paroles
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 22 Favorable from Finance and Taxation General Fund with 1 amendment
4/1/2014