15-25-3
Section 15-25-3 Prosecution for physical or sexual offense or exploitation involving child
under age 16 - Use of closed circuit equipment; competence of victim as witness. (a) In those
criminal prosecutions set out in Section 15-25-1, the court, on motion of the state or the
defendant prior to the trial of the case, may order that the testimony of any alleged victim
of the crime or witness thereto who is under the age of 16 at the time of the order shall
be viewed and heard at trial by the court and the finder of fact by closed circuit equipment.
In ruling on the motion the court shall take into consideration those matters set out in Section
15-25-2. (b) If the court orders that the victim's or witness's testimony in court shall be
by closed circuit equipment, the testimony shall be taken outside the courtroom in the judge's
chambers or in another suitable location designated by the judge. (c) Examination and cross-examination
of the alleged child victim or witness shall proceed as...
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12-12-70
Section 12-12-70 Right of appeal and procedure for appeals generally; dismissal for failure
to appear. (a) Civil cases. Any party may appeal from a final judgment of the district court
in a civil case by filing notice of appeal in the district court, within 14 days from the
date of the judgment or the denial of a posttrial motion, whichever is later, or, if the appeal
is to an appellate court, within the time prescribed by the Alabama Rules of Appellate Procedure
or the Alabama Rules of Juvenile Procedure where applicable, together with security for costs
as required by law or rule. (b) Criminal cases. A defendant may appeal from a final judgment
of the district court in a criminal or quasi-criminal case by filing notice of appeal within
14 days from the date of judgment or from the date of denial of a post-trial motion, whichever
is later, together with such bond as may be fixed by the court, conditioned upon the defendant's
appearance before the circuit court; provided, however, that...
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12-14-13
Section 12-14-13 Probation. (a) Municipal courts may suspend execution of sentence and place
a defendant on probation for varying periods of time, not to exceed two years. (b) The court
may require such investigations as may be deemed necessary and desirable to be made by a probation
officer or such other suitable person or persons as the court may designate as to the circumstances
of the offense and the criminal record, social history and present condition of the defendant.
(c) The court may suspend the execution of sentence and continue the defendant under an existing
bond or may require such additional bail as it deems necessary pending the disposition of
the application for probation. (d) The court shall determine and may, at any time, modify
the conditions of probation and may require the probationer to comply with the following or
any other conditions: (1) To avoid injurious or vicious habits; (2) To avoid persons or places
of disreputable or harmful character; (3) To report to...
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12-19-150
Section 12-19-150 Legislative intent; assessment of fees in criminal cases; submission of cost
bill by municipal or district court clerk and making of final assessment of costs in circuit
court upon appeals from municipal or district courts to circuit courts. (a) It is hereby declared
to be the policy of the state that docket fees and other court costs in criminal cases shall
generally be assessed only upon conviction. It is further declared to be the policy of the
state that a creditor shall not use the criminal process in order to collect civil debts.
The state does recognize that situations will arise from time to time wherein justice may
best be served by allowing a judge to enter an order dismissing a case upon the payment of
costs by the defendant or by the complainant where the judge has determined that the criminal
process has been abused. (b) Docket fees and other court costs in criminal cases shall be
assessed upon conviction; provided that, in the interest of justice,...
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30-4-59
Section 30-4-59 Suspension of sentence; order of payment of support for wife or children; release
of defendant on probation; bond. At the trial on an entry of a plea of guilty, or after conviction
and after judgment and sentence has been imposed, as provided in this article, the judge of
the juvenile court in the first instance, or the judge of the circuit court on appeal and
trial de novo, may, in his discretion, suspend such judgment and sentence, and, having regard
to the circumstances and to the financial ability or earning capacity of the defendant, may
make an order, which shall be subject to change by the judge of the juvenile court, from time
to time, as circumstances may require, directing the defendant to pay a certain sum periodically
to the clerk of the juvenile court for the use of the defendant's wife or for the use of his
wife and child or children, or for the use of his child or children, and to release the said
defendant from custody on probation, upon his entering...
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14-15-10
Section 14-15-10 Actions concerning prison conditions; prisoner release orders. (a) In any
civil action with respect to prison conditions, no prisoner release order shall be entered
unless both of the following are satisfied: (1) A court has previously entered an order for
less intrusive relief that has failed to remedy the deprivation of the right sought to be
remedied through the prisoner release order. (2) The defendant has had a reasonable amount
of time to comply with the previous court orders. (b) In any civil action in state court with
respect to prison conditions, a prisoner release order shall be entered by a three-judge court,
if the requirements of subsection (f) have been met. (c) In any action required to be heard
and determined by a court of three judges, the composition and procedure of the court shall
be as follows: (1) Upon the filing of a request for three judges, the judge to whom the request
is presented shall immediately notify the Chief Justice of the Alabama...
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13A-12-200.7
Section 13A-12-200.7 Civil action to enjoin violations; hearing; procedures; precedence over
other matters. (1) When there is reason to believe that any person is violating or is about
to violate any of the provisions of this division, the Attorney General or district attorney
may initiate a civil action in the circuit court in the name of the State of Alabama against
such person for preliminary and permanent injunctive relief, to prevent or enjoin the violation.
The Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure shall apply to the extent that such rules are not inconsistent
with this section; provided, however, that no temporary restraining order shall be issued
pursuant to this section. No bond shall be required of the official bringing the action and
the official, the political subdivision and the officers, agents, and employees of the political
subdivision shall not be liable for costs or damages, other than court costs, by reason of
injunctive orders not being granted or where judgment is...
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15-25-2
Section 15-25-2 Prosecution for physical or sexual offense or exploitation involving child
under age 16 - Videotaped deposition; who may be present; procedure; protective order. (a)
In any criminal prosecution referred to in Section 15-25-1, the court, upon motion of the
district attorney or Attorney General, for good cause shown and after notice to the defendant,
may order the taking of a videotaped deposition of an alleged victim of or witness to the
crime who is under the age of 16 at the time of the order. (b) On any motion for a videotaped
deposition of the victim or a witness, the court shall consider the age and maturity of the
child, the nature of the offense, the nature of testimony that may be expected, and the possible
effect that the testimony in person at trial may have on the victim or witness, along with
any other relevant matters that may be required by Supreme Court rule. (c) During the taping
of a videotaped deposition authorized pursuant to this section, the...
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45-45-80
Section 45-45-80 Administrative fees. (a) The Madison County Work Release and Pre-Trial Release
Commission may establish administrative fees to fund alternative sentencing programs, educational
programs, intervention programs, treatment programs, and other programs to serve the courts
of the Twenty-third Judicial Circuit, and may collect the fees from any person ordered by
the courts to complete an alternative sentencing program, or other program administered by
the commission. (b) The commission shall have sole authority to establish administrative fees
to fund the programs that serve the courts of the Twenty-third Judicial Circuit. (c) Any person
who, upon court order, enrolls in any educational program, intervention program, or treatment
program, administered by the commission shall at the time of enrollment be notified of any
fees associated with the program, and shall be notified of the location and cost of any equivalent
program offered in their home county. Any program that...
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12-14-70
Section 12-14-70 Appeals to circuit courts from judgments of municipal courts and proceedings
thereon. (a) All appeals from judgments of municipal courts shall be to the circuit court
of the circuit in which the violation occurred for trial de novo. (b) The municipality may
appeal within 60 days, without bond, from a judgment of the municipal court holding an ordinance
invalid. (c) A defendant may appeal in any case within 14 days from the entry of judgment
by filing notice of appeal and giving bond, with or without surety, approved by the court
or the clerk in an amount not more than twice the amount of the fine and costs, as fixed by
the court, or in the event no fine is levied the bond shall be in an amount not to exceed
$1,000.00, as fixed by the court, conditioned upon the defendant's appearance before the circuit
court. The municipal court may waive appearance bond upon satisfactory showing that the defendant
is indigent or otherwise unable to provide a surety bond. If an appeal...
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