Crime Clearance Data Task Force, created

Alabama creates crime data task force

The law creates Alabama’s 15-member Crime Clearance Data Task Force to study how often criminal cases are cleared. It reviews reporting rules, missing data, and how clearing cases affects crime deterrence. Members represent lawmakers, law enforcement, courts, and local governments. Appointing officials must coordinate to reflect Alabama’s racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural, and economic diversity. The first meeting must occur by May 1, 2026, when members elect a chair and vice chair. The task force may meet as needed, with support from legislative agencies and staff. It must consult experts and use rigorous evidence to recommend changes addressing reporting gaps, case clearances, and crime deterrence. Its report is due to the Legislature by November 1, 2026; the task force dissolves when it files the report. It must send meeting notices, member names, its final report, and other documents to the Secretary of State. Legislative members receive legislative pay, a daily allowance, and travel expenses for each meeting day they attend. Other members serve without pay but may receive repayment for necessary meeting expenses under their appointing authority’s rules.