AL HB52

Grants sentencing judges discretion to determine the length of a revocation sentence when a defendant's probation is revoked, provided the defendant was originally sentenced under Section 15-18-8, Code of Alabama 1975.

Allows judges to resplit sentences within the remainder of the original sentence upon probation revocation.

If the revocation sentence imposed is less than the time remaining on the original sentence, the remainder shall be suspended and the defendant may be placed on probation for a period and upon terms the court deems best.

Applies retroactively to any defendant currently subject to probation regardless of when the crime was committed or original sentencing date.

Became effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor on April 6, 2022.