Juveniles, pilot program created for detaining juveniles for committing a nonviolent offense

HB 33 creates a 5-year pilot program (2025-2030) in up to five Alabama counties with high juvenile delinquency rates. It requires juveniles (ages 10-17) who commit nonviolent offenses (as defined in Alabama law) to be detained for at least two hours in a juvenile facility, followed by mandatory completion of a two-hour intervention class with a parent or guardian, plus passing a written test. Failure to complete these requirements may lead to formal court proceedings or contempt charges. The program mandates annual reports tracking recidivism rates and automatically expires on October 1, 2030.