bail

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.

Mary Claire Wooten

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May 31, 2024

Constitutional amendments now in effect

Alabama voters passed all 10 amendments on the ballot, plus the first-ever recompilation of the state Constitution.

Jacob Holmes

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November 29, 2022

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.

Jacob Holmes

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October 28, 2022

Legislature gives final approval to Aniah’s law

The constitutional amendment would allow judges to deny bail to some defendants accused of violent crimes.

Brandon Moseley

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April 19, 2021

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.

Brandon Moseley

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April 8, 2021

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.

Brandon Moseley

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March 18, 2021

House is expected to consider Aniah’s Law

The proposed amendment would still need to be approved by Alabama voters.

Brandon Moseley

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February 23, 2021

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

Brandon Moseley

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January 23, 2020