AL SB320

Creates a new Class C felony crime for making false statements to law enforcement officers during criminal investigations into Class A or B felonies, including falsifying facts, making materially false statements, or using false documents.

Requires law enforcement officers to provide a specific warning before interviewing a person or requesting a written statement, stating that knowingly false statements during the investigation are subject to criminal prosecution.

Excludes the crime from applying to persons who provide false denials of guilt in response to officer-initiated questioning.

Exempts the bill from Amendment 621 local funding requirements because it defines a new crime rather than imposing spending mandates on local governments.

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