Alabama's Speedy Trial Act goes into effect June 1: What this means for victims and families

Alabama's Speedy Trial Act goes into effect June 1: What this means for victims and families

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed the Speedy Trial Act into law last week and it goes into effect June 1. It's all part of an effort to reduce court backlogs and ensure swift justice for victims and their families. It also allows the Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court to appoint a sitting or retired judge to preside over violent crime cases. Alabama jazz musician Ray Reach found guilty on child pornography …