SB283 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

George M. “Marc” Keahey

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Crime of promoting prison contraband in the first, second, and third degrees, attempt included, increased penalties, Secs. 13A-10-36, 13A-10-37, 13A-10-38 am'd.

Summary

SB283 adds the crime of attempting to promote prison contraband to the three existing degrees and clarifies related penalties and funding language.

What This Bill Does

It expands the crimes by including 'attempt' in promoting prison contraband for first, second, and third degrees. First degree remains a Class C felony for introducing or attempting to introduce deadly weapons or escape tools, or for inmates who possess them; second degree remains a Class C felony for introducing or possessing narcotics or controlled substances; third degree remains a Class B misdemeanor for introducing or possessing contraband or unauthorized currency, with currency contraband to be confiscated and funds deposited to the department’s general operating fund. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage, and it includes a note that the measure is exempt from certain local-funding requirements because it defines or amends crimes.

Who It Affects

• Non-inmates (e.g., visitors, staff, or others) who attempt to introduce contraband or currency into detention facilities, who could be charged for attempted promotion of contraband under the three degrees.
• Inmates within detention facilities who possess, obtain, or attempt to obtain contraband or unauthorized currency, who could be charged under the three degrees.
• Correctional facilities and the Department of Corrections, due to provisions about confiscation of currency contraband and redirecting proceeds to the department's operating funds.

Key Provisions

• Adds 'attempt' to the crimes of promoting prison contraband in the first, second, and third degrees (Sections 13A-10-36, 13A-10-37, 13A-10-38).
• Promoting prison contraband in the first degree: (a)(1) introduces or attempts to introduce deadly weapons or escape tools; (a)(2) inmates who possess such items; classification remains Class C felony.
• Promoting prison contraband in the second degree: (a)(1) introduces or attempts to introduce narcotics or controlled substances; (a)(2) inmates who possess narcotics or controlled substances; classification remains Class C felony.
• Promoting prison contraband in the third degree: (a)(1) introduces or attempts to introduce contraband or unallowed currency; (a)(2) inmates who possess contraband; (a)(3)-(4) currency violations under department policy; (b) is a Class B misdemeanor; (c) currency contraband is confiscated and liquidated with proceeds going to the department's general operating fund.
• The act includes a note that, although it would cause a new or increased local funding requirement, it is excluded from Amendment 621 local expenditure requirements because it defines or amends a crime.
• Effective date: first day of the third month after the bill becomes law.

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Subjects

Crimes and Offenses