SB213 is a bill that aims to amend the Alabama Bail Reform Act of 1993. The bill proposes changes to various sections of the Code of Alabama 1975, including provisions related to filing fees, cash bail, property bail, arrest and delivery of defendants, payment methods for bail, and jurisdiction over forfeiture actions. The bill also addresses the procedures and requirements for conditional forfeiture of bail, the process for serving notice of forfeiture, and the options available to sureties in apprehending defendants. Overall, the bill aims to provide clarity and updates to the existing law regarding bail in Alabama.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions related to professional surety companies and professional bail companies. It requires professional surety companies to provide certain documentation, such as a copy of the license issued by the Department of Insurance for each agent and an affidavit or certification stating various requirements. The bill also requires professional bail companies to submit certain documents, including a corporate surety bond or escrow agreement and a qualifying power of attorney. The bill also adds a new requirement for professional bail companies to submit a copy of the current license issued by the Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 15-13-107, 15-13-111, 15-13-114, 15-13-118, 15-13-125, 15-13-128, 15-13-131, 15-13-132, 15-13-134, 15-13-136, 15-13-137, 15-13-138, 15-13-139, 15-13-140, 15-13-141, 15-13-145, 15-13-159, 15-13-160, 15-13-164
Engrossed: 15-13-107, 15-13-111, 15-13-114, 15-13-118, 15-13-125, 15-13-128, 15-13-131, 15-13-132, 15-13-134, 15-13-136, 15-13-137, 15-13-138, 15-13-139, 15-13-140, 15-13-141, 15-13-145, 15-13-159, 15-13-160, 15-13-164
Enrolled: 15-13-107, 15-13-111, 15-13-114, 15-13-118, 15-13-125, 15-13-128, 15-13-131, 15-13-132, 15-13-134, 15-13-136, 15-13-137, 15-13-138, 15-13-139, 15-13-140, 15-13-141, 15-13-145, 15-13-159, 15-13-160, 15-13-164