SB70 Alabama 2012 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Capital punishment, mentally retarded defendant, procedures for court to determine, established, Sec. 13A-5-60 added
Description
Under existing law, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a capital murder defendant who is mentally retarded is not subject to the death sentence
This bill would establish standards and procedures in death penalty cases for the trial court to determine whether a defendant is mentally retarded
To add Section 13A-5-60 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to establish procedures in death penalty cases to determine whether a defendant is mentally retarded.
Subjects
Crimes and Offenses
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB70 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |