SB467 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Cam Ward
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Alabaster, pretrial diversion program, city authorized to establish
Summary: SB467 allows the City of Alabaster to create a discretionary pretrial diversion program to handle eligible offenses outside of formal prosecution.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes the city to establish and supervise a pretrial diversion program, potentially contracting with outside agencies. Admission is at the city prosecutor’s discretion and requires municipal judge approval, with several offenses making someone ineligible. Participants sign a written agreement that may waive certain rights, set conditions (like treatment, education, restitution, and supervision), and can lead to dismissal or reduced charges if they complete the program; the court may defer punishment while participation continues.

Who It Affects
Offenders charged with crimes in the City of Alabaster who may be admitted to the program if they meet eligibility and approval requirements.
The City of Alabaster and its municipal court and city prosecutor, which will administer, oversee, and fund the program, including fee collection and enforcement.

Key Provisions
The City of Alabaster may establish a pretrial diversion program and contract with agencies or entities to provide related services.
Admission to the program is at the sole discretion of the city prosecutor, with approval by the municipal judge; several offenses render an offender ineligible (e.g., violence against officers, eluding, weapon-involved violence, DUI with serious injury, offenses by public officials, and CDL restrictions).
Evaluation for admission may require disclosure of background information and tests; costs of tests are paid by the offender; the prosecutor may request records necessary for evaluation.
A written agreement is required before entry, including waivers of speedy and jury trials, tolling of deadlines, restitution terms, and a guilty plea or agreed disposition tied to program completion.
Additional conditions may be imposed (treatment, education, employment, abstaining from drugs/alcohol, curfews, etc.) and fees may be charged, including supervision and restitution; there is a system for community service and income-based considerations.
A one-time application fee is charged, with maximum amounts set by offense type; fees go to the city general fund; indigent offenders may have fees waived or reduced, at the city’s discretion.
If the court approves the agreement, the case stays under court jurisdiction and punishment may be deferred; upon successful completion, the court may enter a disposition; if terminated, punishment is imposed as if guilty; regardless of outcome, the offender remains liable for court costs and related fees.

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Subjects: Shelby County