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AL HB39
Bill
Status
2/23/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jim Hill
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum sentence length for which judges may split sentences from 20 years to 30 years for Class A and Class B felony offenders.
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Adds a new sentencing option for Class A or Class B felony convictions with sentences up to 30 years, allowing confinement not exceeding 15 years with suspension of the remainder and probation.
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Updates language in Section 15-18-8, Code of Alabama 1975 to current drafting style through nonsubstantive technical revisions.
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Extends court jurisdiction to suspend portions of minimum sentences up to 30 years (previously 20 years) and modify probation conditions throughout that period.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and Governor approval.
Legislative Description
Relating to criminal procedure; to amend Section 15-18-8, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the sentencing of offenders; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.
Criminal procedure, split sentence, judge authorized to split a 30 year sentence
Last Action
Introduced and Referred to House Judiciary
2/23/2023