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AL SB97

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/21/2023

Primary Sponsor

Sam Givhan

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 15-22-28 of the Alabama Code to prohibit parole consideration for prisoners duly charged with a new federal, state, or local offense punishable by imprisonment exceeding six months until the charge is disposed by trial or other means.

  • Maintains existing parole eligibility requirements and procedures for the Board of Pardons and Paroles, including use of validated risk and needs assessments.

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

Legislative Description

Relating to parole; to amend Section 15-22-28, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide that a prisoner is not eligible for parole of he or she has been duly charged with a new offense that has not been disposed.

Paroles; to provide a prisoner is not eligible for a parole hearing if he or she has certain pending new criminal charges

Last Action

Indefinitely Postpone

5/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/21/2023

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