AL HB348

Requires mandatory detention without bail for defendants who are illegal aliens charged with violent offenses until a pretrial detention hearing is conducted

Authorizes courts to deny bail entirely if the court determines no amount would reasonably assure the defendant's appearance or protect community safety

Establishes a legal presumption that defendants who are illegal aliens are inherent flight risks, which courts must give "considerable weight" in bail decisions

Courts must evaluate multiple factors at the hearing including: nature of the offense, danger to the community, weight of evidence, and defendant's history, ties, and criminal record

Effective date: October 1, 2026