SB223 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Larry StuttsSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Corrections Department, inmates, to apply certain sentencing provisions to certain defendants, Sec. 15-22-26.2 am'd.

Summary

SB223 changes when inmates in Department of Corrections are released to supervision by adding minimum lead times based on sentence length, with certain offenses excluded.

What This Bill Does

It sets three release-to-supervision windows: for sentences of five years or less, 3–5 months before release; more than five but less than ten years, 6–9 months; and ten years or more, 10–12 months. It excludes certain serious offenses from these timing rules (child sex offenses, violent Class A felonies, and manslaughter). It requires notice to victims and interested parties before release and allows electronic monitoring during supervision, with costs paid by the board. It applies to defendants in DOC custody regardless of when they were sentenced and becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage.

Who It Affects

• Inmates in the Department of Corrections who are nearing release, with timing and supervision determined by sentence length (and exemptions for certain offenses).
• Victims and other interested parties who must receive advance notice of an inmate's release via the victim notification system.

Key Provisions

• Establish release-to-supervision windows by sentence length: ≤5 years (3–5 months prior), >5–<10 years (6–9 months prior), ≥10 years (10–12 months prior).
• Exclude certain offenses from the timing rules: child sex offenses, violent offenses classified as Class A felonies, and manslaughter.
• Require notice to victims and interested parties before release via the victim notification system.
• Authorize electronic monitoring during supervision with costs borne by the Board of Pardons and Paroles; supervision level set by a risk/needs assessment.
• Apply to defendants in the Department of Corrections custody regardless of sentence date; effective date is the first day of the third month after passage.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Corrections Department