HB385 Alabama 2010 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2010
Title
Capital offenses, defendants, procedure established for determining whether defendant is an individual with an intellectual disability under certain conditions
Description
Under existing law, the United States Supreme Court has ruled that a capital murder defendant who is an individual with an intellectual disability is not subject to the death penalty
This bill would provide the procedures for the determination by the judge or by a jury as to whether a defendant is an individual with an intellectual disability and is not subject to the death penalty when the defendant has been charged with a capital offense
Relating to capital offenses; to provide procedures for the determination of an individual with an intellectual disability under certain conditions.
Subjects
Criminal Law and Procedure
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2010 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB385 Alabama 2010 Session - Introduced |