AL HB408

Requires courts in all criminal jury trials to permit the defense to inform jurors of their right to judge the facts and the application of law in relation to those facts.

Mandates prominent display of jury nullification rights in every courthouse and courtroom in Alabama.

Requires judges to provide a specific jury instruction explaining jury nullification and allowing jurors to return not guilty verdicts if they believe a law should not be enforced.

Makes failure to provide the required jury instruction a Class C misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum three-day jail sentence and grounds for mistrial and impeachment.

Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.