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AL HB150

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2020

Primary Sponsor

Matt Simpson

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2020

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 15-13-2 of the Alabama Code to require electronic monitoring as a condition of bail release for defendants charged with violent offenses as defined in Section 12-25-32.

  • Maintains the existing right to bail as a matter of right in all non-capital cases, with electronic monitoring imposed as an additional condition for violent offenders.

  • Requires defendants subject to electronic monitoring to reimburse the supervising entity for the cost of the monitoring.

  • Becomes effective October 1, 2020, following passage and approval by the Governor or otherwise becoming law.

Legislative Description

Supervision of violent offenders, require electronic monitoring for release on bail for certain offenses, Sec. 15-13-2 am'd.

Corrections Department

Last Action

Judiciary first Substitute Offered

2/27/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/6/2020

Full Bill Text

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