SB344 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Larry MeansMayor
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision, transfer application fee required, exemptions, distrib. to Pardons and Paroles Board for Probationer's Upkeep Fund, continuous appropriation to board, Sec. 15-22-1.3 added
Summary: SB344 adds a $75 transfer application fee for interstate supervision transfers of adult offenders, with possible exemptions and a dedicated funding stream for the Probationer's Upkeep Fund.
What This Bill Does
It requires a $75 fee for each interstate transfer application filed for an offender under community supervision. The Board of Pardons and Paroles can grant exemptions from the fee for undue hardship on a case-by-case basis with a written request from the offender. Fees collected are deposited into the State Treasury to credit the Probationer's Upkeep Fund, which is continuously appropriated to the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Who It Affects
Adult offenders under community supervision who file interstate transfer applications will pay a $75 fee per application, unless an exemption is granted for undue hardship.
The Board of Pardons and Paroles (and the Probationer's Upkeep Fund) will receive and manage the collected fees, providing ongoing funding for probation-related needs.

Key Provisions
Adds Section 15-22-1.3 creating a $75 transfer application fee for each interstate transfer application filed for an offender.
Provides exemptions from the fee for undue hardship on a case-by-case basis upon the offender's written request (approved by the Board of Pardons and Paroles).
Requires fee proceeds to be deposited into the State Treasury to credit the Probationer's Upkeep Fund.
Creates continuous appropriation of the Probationer's Upkeep Fund to the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects: Crimes and Offenses