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On Tuesday Gov. Kay Ivey signed House Bill 307, creating the Speedy Trial Act.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot and Rep. Jim Hill, expedites trials for violent criminal cases, reduces backlogs and ensures swift justice for victims. Attorney General Steve Marshall, Chief Justice Sarah Stewart and Sen. Barfoot joined the governor in her office as she officially made it law.
The governor issued the following comment:
“Going into this legislative session, I stated bolstering public safety would be my number one priority, and certainly, the Speedy Trial Act will be an important measure to accomplishing a safe Alabama. In Alabama, we enforce the law, and I look forward to justice being served beginning with Aniah Blanchard’s case. Thank you to our bill sponsors, Sen. Barfoot and Rep. Hill, as well as Attorney General Marshall and Chief Justice Stewart, for their work on this public safety effort.”
On Tuesday it was stated that the governor looked forward to the remaining bills in her Safe Alabama public safety package being sent to her desk when the Legislature returned Wednesday so she could swiftly sign them into law.
