Allows special venire in capital felony cases, outlines voir dire procedures, and establishes alternate juror procedures.

This bill amends the Code of Alabama to allow courts to order, draw, or summon a special venire in capital felony cases. It requires courts to follow specific procedures for voir dire questioning and striking potential jurors for cause, including administering an oath to the potential jurors. The bill also outlines procedures for alternate jurors, including retaining them after the jury retires to deliberate and ensuring they do not discuss the case until they replace a juror or are discharged.

Allows special venire in capital felony cases, outlines voir dire procedures, and establishes alternate juror procedures.

This bill amends the Code of Alabama to allow courts to order, draw, or summon a special venire in capital felony cases. It requires courts to follow specific procedures for voir dire questioning and striking potential jurors for cause, including administering an oath to the potential jurors. The bill also outlines procedures for alternate jurors, including retaining them after the jury retires to deliberate and ensuring they do not discuss the case until they replace a juror or are discharged.