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AL HB88
Bill
Status
2/4/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jim Hill
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AI Summary
HB88 Summary
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Allows judges discretion in determining the length of sentence a defendant must serve when probation is revoked for split sentences, rather than requiring the remainder of the original sentence be served.
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Amends Section 15-18-8 of the Alabama Code to modify split sentencing provisions for Class A, B, C, and D felonies and misdemeanors.
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Revises the implementation date for truth-in-sentencing standards from 2020 to 2026 Regular Session in Sections 12-25-34, 12-25-34.2, and 12-25-36.
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Makes nonsubstantive technical revisions to update existing code language to current style.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses, provide that a judge may use discretion in the length of sentence a defendant must serve if his or her probation is revoked, Secs. 12-25-34, 12-25-34.2, 12-25-36, 15-18-8 am'd.
Crimes and Offenses
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
2/4/2020