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AL SB254
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Section 15-22-32 of the Alabama Code to establish mandatory parole revocation for parolees whose underlying offense was a Class A violent felony, sex offense, unlawful firearm possession, or aggravated theft by deception
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Grants the Board of Pardons and Paroles discretion to revoke parole for violations involving absconding, possessing a firearm, or being arrested/convicted of a new offense
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Limits confinement for other parole violations to a maximum of 45 consecutive days in a residential transition center or consenting county jail, with automatic continuation of parole upon release
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Requires parole courts to make findings on whether evidence reasonably satisfies that a parolee committed a new offense when an arrest is the basis for the violation
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Effective date: October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Board of Pardons and Paroles; discretion whether to grant or deny parole, further provided; review of parole violations, procedure further provided to require consideration of totality of circumstances; penalties for certain parole-violations, increased
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
3/11/2026