SB24 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald O. Dial

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center Commission and the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center, members, operation, powers, duties, fees, information relating to homeland security, crime of misuse of ACJIC information established, Statistical Analysis Center established, National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact ratified and implemented, Secs. 41-9-590, 41-9-591, 41-9-592, 41-9-594, 41-9-595, 41-9-597, 41-9-600, 41-9-601, 41-9-621, 41-9-622, 41-9-623, 41-9-625, 41-9-630 am'd.

Summary

SB24 would reorganize Alabama's ACJIC, create a new misuse of ACJIC crime, authorize background checks for licensing, and ratify a federal privacy compact for interstate data sharing.

What This Bill Does

It sets up and powers a Commission and Center to manage criminal history and homeland security data, and creates an Alabama Statistical Analysis Center for crime statistics and research. It allows charging fees for noncriminal background checks and lets licensing boards require background checks as part of licensing. It creates penalties for misuse of ACJIC information and establishes privacy and security safeguards. It ratifies the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact to enable interstate sharing of criminal history for noncriminal purposes and allows licensing agencies to require background checks by rule.

Who It Affects

• Law enforcement, emergency response, and other state and local agencies that access and share ACJIC information (data sharing, operations, and potential fees).
• Licensing or permitting agencies and boards that may require criminal background checks as part of their licensing requirements.
• Individuals applying for employment, licensing, or other activities that require background checks (subject to ACJIC checks and related fees).
• Colleges, universities, and hospitals that may request criminal background checks for applicants and employees (with specified fees).

Key Provisions

• Amends Sections 41-9-590 through 41-9-630 to create and govern the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center Commission and the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center, expand homeland security information sharing, and establish the Alabama Statistical Analysis Center for crime statistics and research.
• Authorizes the Commission to charge fees for noncriminal background checks, set fee schedules, and apply fee proceeds to the Criminal Justice Information System Automation Fund; allows direct contracting with local governments and certain colleges/universities with specific fee limits (e.g., general checks and college employment checks).
• Creates a crime of misuse of ACJIC information, with penalties (Class B felony; fines $5,000-$10,000; up to five years in prison) and separate offenses for each record, plus privacy and security safeguards and a Privacy and Security Committee.
• Ratifies and implements the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact; designates ACJIC as the compact’s repository and authorizes interstate exchange of criminal history for noncriminal purposes; allows licensing boards to require background checks by rule.
• Allows licensing or permitting agencies to require background checks by rule (Section 3) and permits ACJIC to share certain information with probate courts for name changes and related needs (Section 4).
• Establishes standards and governance for privacy, security, and access to data, including designation of peace officers, 24/7 operations, and restrictions on providing civil court records.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Criminal Justice Information Center