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AL HB73

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/23/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jim Hill

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2021

AI Summary

HB73 Summary

  • Requires every judicial circuit in Alabama to establish a community punishment and corrections program in at least one county by January 1, 2022.

  • 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.

  • Clarifies that county commissions are not obligated to provide funding for community punishment and corrections programs.

  • Participation in the programs remains voluntary, and existing programs are permitted to continue operating.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/23/2021
Judiciary2/2/2021

Full Bill Text

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