Alabama Code 14-1-1.6. Release into federal custody of persons whose federal sentence exceeds state sentence
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Attorney's Note
Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A felony | 10 years to life | up to $60,000 |
Terms Used In Alabama Code 14-1-1.6
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- United States: includes the territories thereof and the District of Columbia. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
The Commissioner of the Department of Corrections shall release into the custody of the United States Bureau of Prisons, or its authorized representative, any person in the custody of the Department of Corrections whose federal sentence exceeds his or her sentence in Alabama unless he or she was convicted of a Class A felony or a sex offense defined pursuant to Section 15-20A-5.