Speedy Trial Act passes House and Senate committees
Approved by both the House and Senate Judiciary committees, the legislation would allow the appointment of visiting judges.
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Rep. Jim Hill introduces Speedy Trial Act in attempt to fix court backlogs
Hill says Alabama needs visiting judges to address court backlogs and protect Alabamians’ constitutional right to a speedy trial.
Will the Legislature address prison overcrowding before session’s end?
Rep. Jim Hill's bill which would give judges more discretion in sentencing faces an uphill climb in the state Senate.