Alabama Bail Reform Act of 1993, court authorized to accept cash deposit in certain circumstances

HB 42 (Alabama Bail Reform Act of 1993) modifies Alabama's cash bail rules by allowing courts to accept a cash deposit less than the full bail amount set by a judge, upon the judge's approval. This change directly affects defendants in criminal cases required to pay cash bail, providing a potential financial alternative to paying the full sum upfront. The bill amends Section 15-13-111 of the Alabama Code to permit this reduced cash payment while maintaining the four existing bail types (cash, property, surety, and judicial public bail). The change would take effect on October 1, 2025, if enacted.