The bill SB157 amends Sections 15-22-31 and 15-22-54 of the Code of Alabama 1975, focusing on the procedures for the arrest and supervision of parolees and probationers. It allows law enforcement officers to arrest parolees without a warrant if they have reasonable cause to believe a violation has occurred, and mandates that the Board of Pardons and Paroles send parole conditions to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency for accessibility through the Law Enforcement Tactical System. Additionally, the bill requires that arresting officers notify the Board within 24 hours of a parolee's arrest. It also introduces provisions for the detention of parolees in county jails, allowing sheriffs to refuse admission under certain conditions and clarifying that parolees cannot be held longer than 20 days without a warrant.

The bill further revises probation procedures by replacing "defendant" with "probationer" and requiring courts to review probationers' suitability for discharge every two years. It limits the time probationers can be held awaiting a violation hearing to 20 business days unless new charges are pending. The bill also outlines the actions courts may take after violation hearings, including confinement options and administrative sanctions by probation officers. Notably, it mandates a written violation report for probationers, detailing their rights and the process for hearings. The act will take effect on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 15-22-31, 15-22-54
Engrossed: 15-22-31, 15-22-54
Enrolled: 15-22-31, 15-22-54