HB39 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim HillRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

County jails, prisoners, commitments, sheriff report to clerk and presiding judge with certain time frame, include date and time of commitment, Sec. 14-6-15 am'd.

Summary

HB39 tightens county jail prisoner reporting by requiring faster, more detailed notices to clerks and judges about commitments and discharges.

What This Bill Does

It requires the sheriff to report to the clerk and the presiding judge within 9:00 A.M. on the day after a prisoner is committed to the county jail, and to include the date and time of the prisoner's entry, along with the name and charges. The report may be made in writing or by electronic communication. It also maintains (and specifies) that, within two days after a prisoner is discharged or leaves the jail, the sheriff must report the prisoner's name, authority, and when they left or were discharged.

Who It Affects

• Sheriffs and jail staff in Alabama counties who are responsible for reporting prisoner information under the new deadline and with the added data (date/time of entry, etc.).
• Circuit court clerks and the presiding judges who receive the reports and use them for prisoner records.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 14-6-15 to require reporting to the clerk and the presiding judge no later than 9:00 A.M. the day after commitment (instead of within 10 days).
• Adds requirement to include the date and time the prisoner entered the jail, along with the prisoner's name, charges, and the authority for commitment.
• Permits reporting in writing or by electronic communication.
• Requires reporting within two days after discharge or departure from the jail, including the prisoner's name, authority, and when they left or were discharged.
• Provides for effectiveness on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Jails