The bill amends Section 15-22-32 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which pertains to the procedures for handling parole violations. It extends the timeframe for the Board of Pardons and Paroles to conduct a parole court from 20 business days to 40 business days during a state of emergency. The bill introduces new legal language that guarantees parolees their rights during the hearing process, including the right to present evidence, witnesses, and counsel. Additionally, it establishes the role of Parole Revocation Hearing Officer and allows parole officers to impose various sanctions, such as mandatory treatment programs and short confinement periods.

The bill also makes deletions from current law, specifically removing language related to the location of parole courts and conditions for holding parolees while awaiting hearings. It clarifies that if a parole court cannot be held within the standard timeframe due to a state of emergency, the hearing must occur within 40 business days. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2024. In a separate provision, bill SB255 introduces a requirement for prior supervisor approval for the delegation of authority, with no deletions from current law noted. This requirement will also take effect on October 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 15-22-32
Engrossed: 15-22-32
Enrolled: 15-22-32