SB315 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Rodger SmithermanSenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Pardons and Paroles Board, supervision fee, scheduled reduction, repealed, Sec. 15-22-2 am'd.
Summary: SB315 changes how parolees and probationers pay their monthly supervision fees, including a future reduction to $30 per month after 2015 and the creation of a Probationer's Upkeep Fund.
What This Bill Does
It requires parolees and probationers with income to contribute $40 per month toward supervision and rehabilitation, via payroll deductions or wage deductions by an employer. If an arrearage exceeds two months, it can be a ground for revocation of parole or probation. It establishes a Probationer's Upkeep Fund to hold these funds for the Board of Pardons and Paroles' use, with the funds and related transfers detailed in the statute. After December 31, 2015, the monthly contribution is reduced from $40 to $30 per month, and the contributions are excluded from the recipient's state taxable income.

Who It Affects
Parolees and probationers with income who are under Board supervision and must contribute to supervision and rehabilitation (amount and timing apply).
Employers who pay employees under this program and may deduct the $40 monthly amount from an employee's net income and remit it to the Board (subject to agreement).

Key Provisions
Monthly contribution of $40 per month for supervised individuals with income, starting 30 days after income.
Employer deduction option allowing $40 per month to be deducted from net income and remitted to the Board.
Exemptions from payments for undue hardship may be granted by the sentencing court or the Board in probation/parole cases.
Arrearage of more than two months can be grounds for revocation of parole or probation.
Establishment of the Probationer's Upkeep Fund to receive and manage the contributed funds for the Board's purposes.
After December 31, 2015, the monthly contribution is reduced from $40 to $30.
Contributions are excluded from state taxable income.
Effective immediately upon the Governor's approval.

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Subjects: Pardons and Paroles Board