Criminal procedure, revises release of law enforcement recordings

SB 24 changes Alabama law to make body-worn and dashboard camera recordings by law enforcement agencies public records, instead of restricting access only to individuals whose image or voice appears in the recording. The bill requires law enforcement agencies to release such recordings within 30 days of a public request, unless disclosure would interfere with an ongoing investigation. It also establishes a process for appealing denials of recording requests through circuit court. This applies to all residents and organizations seeking these recordings, shifting access from limited personal disclosure to broader public availability. The bill maintains existing exceptions for recordings related to active investigations or prosecutions.