Criminal procedure; split sentence authorized for 30 year sentence

HB 43 amends Alabama's criminal procedure laws to expand the use of "split sentences" for certain felony convictions. It allows judges to impose a split sentence - a period of confinement followed by probation - for individuals convicted of Class A, B, or C felonies who receive sentences up to 30 years, an increase from the previous 20-year limit. For sentences between 20 and 30 years, the bill mandates a minimum of 10 years of confinement before probation. This bill gives judges more discretion in sentencing for a broader range of serious offenses, while explicitly excluding Class A or B felony sex offenses involving a child from split sentencing eligibility.