SB120 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Supervision of violent offenders, to require electronic monitoring for inmates on work release in certain circumstances, Sec. 14-8-2 am'd.

Summary

SB 120 would require electronic monitoring for violent offenders on work release and update the code language.

What This Bill Does

The bill makes electronic monitoring a condition for inmates convicted of violent offenses who participate in work release. It requires the department to cover the costs of the monitoring. It also includes nonsubstantive technical revisions to update the code language to current style, with an effective date of October 1, 2020.

Who It Affects

• Inmates eligible for work release who are convicted of a violent offense (as defined in Section 12-25-32), who would be subject to electronic monitoring.
• The Department (board/department of corrections) responsible for paying the costs associated with the electronic monitoring.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 14-8-2 to require electronic monitoring for inmates in work release programs who are convicted of violent offenses.
• The department shall be responsible for the costs of the electronic monitoring.
• Includes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.
• Effective date set for October 1, 2020.

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Subjects

Criminal Law and Procedure