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AL HB32
Bill
Status
2/7/2017
Primary Sponsor
Christopher England
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AI Summary
HB32 Summary
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Requires a verdict of death in capital cases to be based on a unanimous vote of all jurors, replacing the current requirement of at least 10 jurors.
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Prohibits trial courts from overriding a jury verdict in capital cases; courts must impose the sentence recommended by the jury.
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Changes jury verdicts from "advisory" to binding verdicts in capital sentencing hearings.
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Maintains the requirement for separate sentencing hearings after conviction on capital offenses, with evidence presented on aggravating and mitigating circumstances.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Capital cases, sentencing, court prohibited from overriding jury verdict, unanimous vote of jury to recommend death, Secs. 13A-5-45, 13A-5-46, 13A-5-47 am'd.
Criminal Law and Procedure
Last Action
England motion to Indefinitely Postpone adopted Voice Vote
4/4/2017