HB438 Alabama 2022 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2022
Title
Criminal procedure, Human trafficking, victims and witnesses authorized to give video depositions using video equipment, Sec. 15-25-2 am'd.
Description
Under existing law, when a victim or witness to a sex crime is under the age of 16 years, on motion of the district attorney or Attorney General, the court may take the deposition of the victim or witness using video equipment outside of the presence of the defendant
This bill would authorize victims of human trafficking, without regard to age, to have their depositions taken using video equipment outside of the presence of the defendant
Relating to criminal procedure; to amend Section 15-25-2, Code of Alabama 1975, to authorize the taking of depositions by video equipment of victims and witnesses of human trafficking under certain conditions.
Subjects
Criminal Law and Procedure
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2022 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB438 Alabama 2022 Session - Introduced |