SB344 Alabama 2017 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, a municipal judge is required to admit to bail a person charged with a violation of a municipal ordinance and is allowed to release the person on personal recognizance
This bill, with exceptions, would require a municipal judge to release a defendant in any matter coming before the court charged with committing a violation punishable by a fine or jail time, or both, on an unsecured appearance bond or on personal recognizance
To amend Section 12-14-5, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to bail in municipal court; to require a municipal judge to release a defendant on a matter coming before the court charged with a violation punishable by a fine or jail time, or both, on either an unsecured appearance bond or on personal recognizance, with exceptions; and to establish certain procedures for the release of the defendant.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2017 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| April 13, 2017 | S | Judiciary first Amendment Offered |
| April 13, 2017 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment |
| April 4, 2017 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | April 12, 2017 | Committee Room 325 at 13:00 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB344 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |
| Bill Amendments | Senate Judiciary first Amendment Offered |