SR166 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Hinton Mitchem

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Bishop, Tommy, death mourned; intent of Senate to enact legislation, "The Officer Tommy Bishop Act," to authorize prosecution for criminal homicide when death of the victim occurs more than one year and one day following the commission of the offense

Summary

A Senate resolution expressing intent to enact 'The Officer Tommy Bishop Act' to allow criminal homicide prosecutions when the victim dies more than one year and one day after the offense.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it would authorize prosecutors to bring criminal homicide charges in cases where the victim's death occurs more than one year and one day after the offense. This would create a long-delay window for prosecuting homicide cases. The document expresses the Senate's intent to enact such legislation and would carry the title 'The Officer Tommy Bishop Act.'

Who It Affects

• Prosecutors and district attorneys would gain authority to file homicide charges in late-death cases.
• Defendants accused of homicide could be charged even if the victim dies more than a year and one day after the offense.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes prosecution for criminal homicide when death occurs more than one year and one day after the offense.
• Carries the short title 'The Officer Tommy Bishop Act'.
• Expresses the Senate's intent to enact this legislation.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence