HB335 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John W. Rogers

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Correction Dept., required to notify a person designated by an inmate to receive notice if the inmate is taken to a facility for emergency medical treatment

Summary

The bill would require the Department of Corrections to notify a inmate-designated person within 12 hours if the inmate is taken to an emergency medical facility not under DOC control.

What This Bill Does

If an inmate is taken to an emergency medical facility not controlled by DOC, the department or the agency holding the inmate must notify the person designated by the inmate to receive notices. Notification can be in writing or by telephone and must happen as soon as possible, but no later than 12 hours after treatment. The bill also states when this new requirement would take effect.

Who It Affects

• Inmates' designated recipients (such as family or friends) who will receive notice about the inmate's emergency medical treatment.
• Department of Corrections and any other custody-holding agency who must send the notification within 12 hours.

Key Provisions

• Requires written or telephone notice to the inmate's designated recipient within 12 hours after the inmate is taken to an emergency medical facility not under DOC control.
• Defines the act's effective date as the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor (or becomes law by other means).

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

Subjects

Corrections Department