SB31 Alabama 2018 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 would require a municipal judge to release a defendant coming before the court who is charged with committing a violation punishable by a fine or jail time, or both, on an unsecured appearance bond or on personal recognizance, with exceptions.
Relating to bail in municipal court; to amend Section 12-14-5, Code of Alabama 1975, to require a municipal judge to release a defendant coming before the court who is 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2018 | S | Further Consideration |
| February 12, 2018 | S | Albritton motion to Carry Over adopted Voice Vote |
| February 12, 2018 | S | Third Reading Carried Over |
| January 10, 2018 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| January 8, 2018 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB31 Alabama 2018 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature