The bill 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 or release under certain conditions, and clarifies that parolees cannot be held longer than 20 days without a warrant from the Department of Corrections.

Furthermore, the bill SB157 amends probation laws by replacing "defendant" with "probationer" and requires courts to review probationers' suitability for discharge every two years. It establishes that probationers cannot be held in jail for more than 20 business days awaiting a violation hearing unless new charges are pending. The bill introduces a written violation report for probationers, detailing alleged violations and their rights, including the ability to request a hearing and present evidence. It also allows probation officers to impose administrative sanctions without a court hearing and provides immunity for sheriffs refusing admission of probation violators under specific circumstances. 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