HB512 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim HillRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

St. Clair Co., abolish judicial division requirements relating to jail detainers, Act 1907-63, am'd.

Summary

HB 512 would abolish the rule that detainees must be confined in the jail of the judicial division where the offense occurred in St. Clair County.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it would remove the requirement that criminal detainees be confined in the jail of the judicial division where the offense was committed. This would change where detainees awaiting trial (indicted or bound over, and who are denied bail or cannot post bail) may be held. The change specifically applies to St. Clair County and would take effect on the first day of the third month after the bill receives the Governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Detainees indicted or bound over to answer criminal offenses in St. Clair County who are denied bail or cannot post bail, as their confinement location could change from the division-specific jail.
• The jail facilities and law enforcement/court agencies within St. Clair County involved in detaining and handling bail decisions.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 7 of Act 1907-63 to abolish the requirement that criminal detainees be confined in the jail of the judicial division in which the offense was committed.
• Provides that the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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

Subjects

St. Clair County