SB366 Alabama 2018 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, grand jury evidence and testimony is prohibited from being disclosed except under certain specified circumstances. Also under existing law, it is unlawful to corruptly influence a grand juror or use any kind of force or intimidation to obtain the disclosure of grand jury evidence and testimony.
This bill would allow the disclosure of grand jury evidence and testimony related to an officer-involved shooting that results in the death of a person.
To amend Section 12-16-216, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to secret grand jury proceedings; to provide for the disclosure of certain grand jury evidence and testimony relating to an officer-involved shooting that results in the death of a person.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2018 | S | Pending third reading on day 21 Favorable from Judiciary |
| March 15, 2018 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| March 6, 2018 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB366 Alabama 2018 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature