SB231 Alabama 2022 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2022
Title
Criminal procedures, to revise the statute of limitations for misdemeanors in certain circumstances, Sec. 15-3-2 am'd.
Description
Under existing law, the statute of limitations on a misdemeanor offense is 12 months.
This bill would toll the statute of limitations on misdemeanor offenses if the offender is in a court-approved drug rehabilitation program or participating in a diversion program.
Relating to criminal procedure; to amend Section 15-3-2, Code of Alabama 1975, to revise the statute of limitations for misdemeanors in certain circumstances.
Subjects
Criminal Law and Procedure
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2022 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| March 17, 2022 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 17, 2022 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB231 Alabama 2022 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature