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AL SB231

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sam Givhan

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2022

AI Summary

  • Maintains the 12-month statute of limitations for prosecution of misdemeanors in circuit or district court.

  • Tolls (pauses) the statute of limitations period during any time an offender participates in a court-approved drug rehabilitation program.

  • Tolls the statute of limitations period during any time an offender participates in a court-approved diversion program.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedures, to revise the statute of limitations for misdemeanors in certain circumstances, Sec. 15-3-2 am'd.

Criminal Law and Procedure

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

4/6/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/17/2022

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