A suspect in the Montgomery shooting is out on bond. Because that’s the law
One of the basic principles in America is that we don't put innocent people in jail. And all Americans are innocent until proven guilty.
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Montgomery DA calls for bail bonds reform, tougher gun laws
In Alabama, bail bonds allow pretrial release, but recent reforms aim to address financial burdens and safety.
Constitutional amendments now in effect
Alabama voters passed all 10 amendments on the ballot, plus the first-ever recompilation of the state Constitution.
Alabama Big 10 Mayors: Alabama now a safer place due to Aniah’s Law
Judges will be able to deny bail to those who are likely to re-offend when charged with serious felonies.
November 10, 2022
Ivey urges voters to support “Aniah’s Law” on Election Day
The law would give judges the power to deny bail to people charged with first-degree offenses.
Legislature gives final approval to Aniah’s law
The constitutional amendment would allow judges to deny bail to some defendants accused of violent crimes.
Alabama Senate passes Aniah’s Law
Aniah's law would allow district attorneys to request that bail be denied for persons charged with serious felonies.
Senate Judiciary Committee advances Aniah’s law
Aniah's law would allow a judge to deny bail to a defendant charged with a class A felony.
House is expected to consider Aniah’s Law
The proposed amendment would still need to be approved by Alabama voters.
Chip Brown introduces bill to allow judge to deny bail to violent offenders
Wednesday, State Representative Chip Brown (R – Mobile) and Angela Harris, the mother of Auburn murder victim Aniah Blanchard, were in Montgomery urging legislators to support a proposed Alabama Constitutional amendment that allows prosecutors and judges broader discretion in requesting and denying bail to those accused of committing violent crimes. Section 16 of the 1901 … Continued