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AL SB114
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes out-of-state law enforcement officers engaged in "fresh pursuit" of an individual believed to have committed a felony to make arrests within Alabama
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Expands warrantless arrest authority to include individuals charged in another state with crimes punishable by death, imprisonment exceeding one year, or any other felony
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Requires arrestees to receive a hearing before a district or circuit court judge "with all practicable speed" to determine lawfulness of the arrest
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If arrest is deemed lawful, the judge must commit the individual to custody or admit them to bail while awaiting an extradition warrant; if unlawful, the individual must be discharged
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Effective immediately upon passage (passed House January 27, 2026)
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; out-of-state warrants, arrest authorized for crime punishable by more than one year, arrest by out-of-state officers authorized
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Enacted
2/3/2026