"This legislation represents a unified effort by all three branches of government to make the criminal justice system more efficient," the governor added as representatives from each of those branches looked on.



Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) and Representative Mike Jones (R-Andalusia) sponsored the legislation. It includes policies to strengthen community-based supervision, prioritize prison space for those convicted of violent and dangerous crimes. It also promotes evidence-based services and treatment for people receiving supervision in the community.