Alabama HB60 mandates continuances in criminal and civil cases when parties, attorneys, or witnesses are on active military duty and sets bail.

Alabama HB60 amends criminal and civil procedure rules to require courts to continue cases when parties, attorneys, or witnesses are absent due to active military duty. In criminal cases, bail must be set if the state is granted a continuance, except for defendants accused of violent offenses or capital offenses. The Alabama Supreme Court is directed to amend its rules to conform with these requirements. The act takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Alabama HB60 mandates continuances in criminal and civil cases when parties, attorneys, or witnesses are on active military duty and sets bail.

Alabama HB60 amends criminal and civil procedure rules to require courts to continue cases when parties, attorneys, or witnesses are absent due to active military duty. In criminal cases, bail must be set if the state is granted a continuance, except for defendants accused of violent offenses or capital offenses. The Alabama Supreme Court is directed to amend its rules to conform with these requirements. The act takes effect on October 1, 2026.