AL HB157

Prohibits judges from granting youthful offender status to any person 16 years of age or older charged with murder under Alabama Code Section 13A-6-2.

Requires victims to receive notice at least 10 days prior to any hearing on youthful offender status when the defendant is charged with intentionally inflicting serious physical injury or intentionally killing a victim.

Mandates courts conduct an evidentiary hearing on crime allegations and victim injuries before determining youthful offender status in cases involving intentional serious injury or death.

Clarifies that failure to provide victim rights or notice under this law cannot be grounds to set aside the case disposition.

Becomes effective October 1, 2024.