HB38 Alabama 2023 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2023
Title
Relating to sentencing; to amend Section 12-25-34.2, Code of Alabama 1975, to allow a judge to deviate from the presumptive sentencing standards if a defendant is convicted after requesting a trial.
Description
Under existing law, a judge must sentence an offender convicted of a nonviolent offense pursuant to the presumptive sentencing standards
This bill would allow a judge to deviate from the presumptive sentencing guidelines if a defendant is convicted after requesting a trial
Relating to sentencing; to amend Section 12-25-34.2, Code of Alabama 1975, to allow a judge to deviate from the presumptive sentencing standards if a defendant is convicted after requesting a trial.
Subjects
Crimes and offenses, presumptive sentencing standards, deviations in certain circumstances
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2023 | H | Introduced and Referred to House Judiciary |
| February 23, 2023 | H | Prefiled |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB38 Alabama 2023 Session - Introduced |