Bill > HB156

This bill amends Alabama's law regarding arrests related to out-of-state warrants by updating the language and conditions under which a person can be arrested without a warrant. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 15-9-41 of the Alabama Code to allow law enforcement officers or private citizens to lawfully arrest an individual without a warrant if they have reasonable information that the person is charged in another state with a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year (previously described as a crime punishable by death or life imprisonment). The bill also updates the gender-neutral language, replacing "he" with "he or she" throughout the text. After such an arrest, the accused must be taken before a district or circuit court judge promptly, where a sworn complaint detailing the grounds for arrest will be made. The bill provides more precise language about the arrest and subsequent judicial proceedings, clarifying the process for handling out-of-state warrant arrests. The act is set to become effective immediately upon passage.

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