SB 59 (2020) - "Reasonable Bail"

This bill would propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, that would require reasonable bail in all cases unless a person is charged with a capital offense or offenses enumerated by the legislature.

This bill was introduced by Senator Ward on February 4, 2020. It was assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee where it was offered three amendments. It is now pending committee action.

• Following the 2020 Legislative Session
• Alabama's Campaign for Smart Justice