HB51 Alabama 2022 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2022
Title
Sentencing standards, to provide for resentencing of certain individuals convicted of nonviolent offenses, procedure for resentencing, Sec. 12-25-34.3 added.
Description
Under existing law, an individual who was convicted of a nonviolent crime prior to October 1, 2013, was sentenced pursuant to the statutory sentencing range or the Habitual Felony Offender Act
This bill would provide that individuals currently incarcerated who committed nonviolent offenses and who were sentenced pursuant to the statutory sentencing range or the Habitual Felony Offender Act prior to October 1, 2013, may be eligible to be resentenced pursuant to the presumptive or voluntary sentencing standards currently in effect
Relating to sentencing standards; to add Section 12-25-34.3 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for resentencing of certain individuals under certain circumstances.
Subjects
Sentencing
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| January 11, 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 | HB51 Alabama 2022 Session - Introduced |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note - HB51 for Judiciary |