SB14 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Merika Coleman Senator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Body-worn and dashboard cameras; release of recordings revised

Description

Under existing law, a recording made by a body-worn camera or dashboard camera used by law enforcement agencies may only be disclosed to an individual or a personal representative of an individual whose image or voice is the subject of the recording.

This bill would allow a recording made by a body-worn camera or dashboard camera used by law enforcement to be considered a public record, making the recording subject to public inspection.

This bill would require the custodial law enforcement agency to release the recording within 30 days of the request.

This bill would also provide for an appeals process if a law enforcement agency fails to provide a requested recording.

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Subjects

Criminal Procedure