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House restores judges’ ability to accept partial bonds in bail reform change
2953467 · April 10, 2025
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Summary
HB 42, which restores language allowing judges to accept partial cash bonds (percentage bonds) instead of requiring full payment, passed amid debate about bail‑bond industry practices.
The Alabama House passed HB 42 on April 9, restoring language in state bail law that allows judges to accept partial cash bonds (a percentage of the total bond) to secure a defendant’s release.
Sponsor Representative Mike England said the measure restores three words removed in an…
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