SB76 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Supervision of violent offenders, require electronic monitoring for release on bail for certain offenses, Sec. 15-13-2 am'd.

Summary

SB 76 would require electronic monitoring for defendants released on bail who are charged with violent offenses, with the defendants paying for the monitoring.

What This Bill Does

If someone is charged with a violent offense, being released on bail would include electronic monitoring as a condition of release. The defendant must reimburse the supervising entity for the cost of the monitoring. The bill amends Section 15-13-2 and takes effect on October 1, 2020.

Who It Affects

• Defendants charged with violent offenses who are released on bail: must wear electronic monitoring and cover the monitoring cost.
• The supervising entities (agencies and programs that operate electronic monitoring): can seek reimbursement from defendants for monitoring costs.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 15-13-2 to require electronic monitoring as a condition of release for defendants charged with a violent offense (as defined in Section 12-25-32).
• Requires defendants subject to electronic monitoring to reimburse the supervising entity for the cost of the monitoring.
• Effective date: October 1, 2020.

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Subjects

Corrections Department