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AL SB26

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2023

Primary Sponsor

Merika Coleman-Evans

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 15-10-7 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which authorized private persons to conduct citizen's arrests for certain public offenses

  • Eliminates the legal authority for private citizens to make arrests

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

Legislative Description

Relating to criminal procedure; to repeal Section 15-10-7, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to arrests by private persons.

Criminal Procedure, repealed authorization for citizen's arrest

Last Action

Introduced and Referred to Senate Judiciary

2/28/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/28/2023

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