The bill amends Section 15-9-41 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to clarify the procedures for the arrest of an individual based on an out-of-state warrant. The language changes include replacing "a person" with "an individual" and specifying that an arrest can be made upon reasonable information that the accused is charged in the courts of another state with a crime punishable by death or a term exceeding one year in prison. The bill also modifies the requirement for the complaint to be made under oath, ensuring that it specifies the grounds for the arrest.

Additionally, the bill removes the phrase "and thereafter," streamlining the process by stating that the individual's answer will be heard as if they had been arrested on a warrant. This legislation aims to enhance the clarity and efficiency of the arrest process for individuals wanted on serious charges from other states. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Engrossed: 15-9-41