Alabama HB126 mandates a pretrial detention hearing for certain serious crimes, including Class A felonies resulting in death and attempted murder.

Alabama HB126 requires a pretrial detention hearing for defendants charged with certain serious crimes, including Class A felonies resulting in death and attempted murder. The prosecuting attorney must request denial of bail, and the court cannot waive the hearing. The bill also updates existing code language to current style. The defendant has rights at the hearing, including representation by counsel and the ability to testify, present witnesses, and cross-examine. The court considers various factors in deciding whether to deny bail.

Alabama HB126 mandates a pretrial detention hearing for certain serious crimes, including Class A felonies resulting in death and attempted murder.

Alabama HB126 requires a pretrial detention hearing for defendants charged with certain serious crimes, including Class A felonies resulting in death and attempted murder. The prosecuting attorney must request denial of bail, and the court cannot waive the hearing. The bill also updates existing code language to current style. The defendant has rights at the hearing, including representation by counsel and the ability to testify, present witnesses, and cross-examine. The court considers various factors in deciding whether to deny bail.