Tag: BAIL

Constitutional amendment expanding Aniah's Law passes

Alabama voters passed a statewide amendment allowing judges to deny bail for shooting or discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling or other occupied space, or for any solicitation, attempt or conspiracy to commit murder.

Cullman County can issue bail again after five-year court battle

Cullman County hasn't been able to issue bonds since 2017 due to a lawsuit claiming the bail system was unconstitutional. Those arrested have since been able to sign themselves out of jail without paying. The 11th Circuit's decision to lift the injunction means the county won its case and can now protect the public from criminal activity.