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AL HB73
Bill
Status
2/23/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jim Hill
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AI Summary
HB73 Summary
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Requires every judicial circuit in Alabama to establish a community punishment and corrections program in at least one county by January 1, 2022.
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If a judicial circuit lacks such a program by the effective date, the presiding judge must consult with county commissions to select a county for program establishment.
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Clarifies that county commissions are not obligated to provide funding for community punishment and corrections programs.
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Participation in the programs remains voluntary, and existing programs are permitted to continue operating.
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Makes technical and nonsubstantive revisions to existing code language in Sections 15-18-172 and 15-18-176 to update statutory formatting and style.
Legislative Description
Community punishment and corrections, to require every judicial circuit to establish a community punishment and corrections program, Sec. 15-18-187 added; Secs. 15-18-172, 15-18-176 am'd.
Community Corrections Programs
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 28 Favorable from Judiciary
4/29/2021