Alabama HB11 prohibits judges from granting youthful offender status to individuals aged 16 and older charged with capital murder or murder.
Alabama HB11 amends existing law to prohibit judges from granting youthful offender status to individuals who are 16 years of age or older and charged with capital murder or murder. This change ensures that such individuals are charged, arrested, and tried as adults. The bill, known as Jolee's Law, becomes effective on October 1, 2026.
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