SB90 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tammy Irons
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Colbert Co., pretrial diversion program, eligibility for participation, offenses further provided for, fees, Secs. 45-17-81.12, 45-17-81.17 am'd.
Summary: SB90 updates Colbert County's pretrial diversion program by broadening who can participate, clarifying eligibility, and changing how fees are charged and used.
What This Bill Does
It lets more offenses qualify for pretrial diversion (such as traffic, property, non-serious-injury offenses, and offenses where the victim isn't a young child or a protected official) while excluding certain serious crimes; it requires DA approval and allows consideration of law enforcement input in the decision. It also creates a detailed fee structure based on offense type, with possible waivers, and directs how those fees are collected and used to fund the program and local law enforcement. The act becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Defendants in Colbert County charged with offenses that are now eligible for pretrial diversion, who may apply and face new or adjusted fee requirements.
Defendants charged with ineligible offenses or deemed safety risks, who would not be eligible to participate.
Colbert County law enforcement, the District Attorney's office, and local government, which receive and administer the program fees and use them to support law enforcement activities and related costs.

Key Provisions
Eligibility list: offenses eligible for the program include traffic, property, offenses where the victim did not suffer serious physical injury, offenses where the victim is not a child under 14 or certain protected officials, and misdemeanors (with some exclusions).
Ineligible offenses: child/elder abuse, sex offenses, any Class A felony (with drug-related offenses potentially allowed upon substantial assistance and at DA discretion), offenses involving serious injury or death, and safety threats to the community are excluded.
Fees: an initial nonrefundable application fee of $150 is required; additional fees depend on offense type (felony up to $750 plus up to $50/month supervision; drug-related felonies add $250 application and $1,500 participation; misdemeanors up to $500 plus $50/month; traffic up to $300; alcohol-involved traffic adds $250 application, $1,000 participation, and $50/month for at least six months).
Waivers and payment: the district attorney may waive or reduce fees for just cause and may set payment schedules.
Funds and use: $25 of each accepted applicant’s fee goes to the Colbert County General Fund; other fees go into the pretrial diversion fund and may be used to support law enforcement (staff, equipment, training, etc.); funds are disbursed to the county general fund monthly.
Effective date: the act becomes effective immediately following governor approval.

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Subjects: Colbert County