SB123 Alabama 2023 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, when a victim or witness to a sex crime is a child or a protected person, 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, as last amended by Act 2022-201, 2022 Regular Session, to authorize the taking of depositions by video equipment of victims and witnesses of human trafficking under certain conditions.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 22, 2023 | S | Introduced and Referred to Senate Judiciary |
| March 22, 2023 | S | Read First Time in House of Origin |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | SB123 Alabama 2023 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature