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AL SB197
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/16/2021
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Whatley
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AI Summary
SB197 Summary
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Courts must dismiss nonfelony traffic infraction cases with prejudice when the defendant appears and pleads not guilty but the issuing law enforcement officer fails to appear.
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Applies to cases involving a Uniform Traffic Ticket and Complaint or an approved electronic version of the ticket in any Alabama state court.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor, or upon otherwise becoming law.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure, traffic violations, required dismissal under certain conditions
Crimes and Offenses
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
3/16/2021
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/16/2021
Judiciary2/4/2021
Full Bill Text
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