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AL HB74
Bill
Status
3/28/2018
Primary Sponsor
Rolanda Hollis
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 15-18-5, Code of Alabama 1975, to require sentencing courts to credit convicted persons and juvenile delinquents with all actual time spent incarcerated or detained pending trial or adjudication.
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Specifies that actual time served must be certified by circuit clerk or district clerk using forms prescribed by the Department of Corrections in consultation with the Department of Youth Services.
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Limits credit for time served under Section 12-15-219 to determinate sentences and serious juvenile offenders.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
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Passed House of Representatives on March 15, 2018, with a vote of 93 Yeas, 0 Nays, and 4 Abstains.
Legislative Description
Juvenile courts, credit for time spent incarcerated pending adjudication provided for, Sec. 15-18-5 am'd.
Criminal Law and Procedure
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 6:10 p.m. on March 28, 2018.
3/28/2018