Alabama HB70 allows for resentencing of capital murder defendants who were sentenced before June 1, 2026, if the jury recommended life imprisonment.

Alabama HB70 provides a procedure for resentencing defendants convicted of capital murder who were sentenced before June 1, 2026, if the jury recommended life imprisonment without parole. The sentencing court must overrule the jury's recommendation and impose a death sentence. The court can order resentencing if the defendant petitions for it and meets specific criteria. The district attorney and Victim Notification Unit are notified, and the Administrative Office of Courts adopts rules to implement this section.

Alabama HB70 allows for resentencing of capital murder defendants who were sentenced before June 1, 2026, if the jury recommended life imprisonment.

Alabama HB70 provides a procedure for resentencing defendants convicted of capital murder who were sentenced before June 1, 2026, if the jury recommended life imprisonment without parole. The sentencing court must overrule the jury's recommendation and impose a death sentence. The court can order resentencing if the defendant petitions for it and meets specific criteria. The district attorney and Victim Notification Unit are notified, and the Administrative Office of Courts adopts rules to implement this section.