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AL SB265

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/23/2024

Primary Sponsor

Linda Coleman-Madison

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2024

AI Summary

  • Amends Code of Alabama 1975 Sections 12-15-208 and 12-15-215 regarding juvenile detention and disposition procedures.

  • Requires the Department of Youth Services to reimburse county commissions for detention costs when the department fails to accept a child within required timeframes after a juvenile court order transferring custody.

  • Establishes reimbursement obligation for expenses including medical, dental, and mental health costs incurred by the county for each day after the Department of Youth Services is required to accept the child.

  • Sets acceptance timeline of 12 business days for Department of Youth Services to accept children ordered into custody, with temporary extension to 16 business days between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025.

  • Becomes effective October 1, 2024; passed Senate 33-0 on April 23, 2024.

Legislative Description

Juvenile courts, Department of Youth Services responsible for housing and caring for child ordered to be transferred to custody of Department of Youth Services, Department of Youth Services to reimburse county detention facility for costs incurred under certain circumstances.

Courts & Judges

Last Action

Pending House Ways and Means General Fund

4/23/2024

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means General Fund4/23/2024
Finance and Taxation General Fund4/2/2024

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