HB305 Alabama 2013 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2013
Title
Youthful Offender Act, persons charged with a Class A felony excluded, Sec. 15-19-1 am'd.
Description
Under existing law, a defendant charged with a crime committed during his or her minority which involves moral turpitude or is a felony is required to be investigated and examined by the court to determine if he or she should be granted youthful offender status
This bill would provide that the Youthful Offender Act would not apply to minors charged with a Class A felony
To amend Section 15-19-1 of the Code of Alabama 1975, as amended by Act 2012-465, relating to a person charged with crimes committed in his or her minority who are eligible to be considered by the court for youthful offender status, to provide that the law would not apply if the defendant is charged with a Class A felony.
Subjects
Crimes and Offenses
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2013 | H | Indefinitely Postponed |
| March 7, 2013 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 19, 2013 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB305 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |