12-25-31
Section 12-25-31 Statement of purpose. (a) It is essential that Alabama manage its criminal
justice system in the manner best able to protect public safety and make the most effective
and efficient use of correctional resources. Based on the findings and recommendations of
the Alabama Sentencing Commission, the Legislature finds that all of the following are necessary
to protect public safety by providing a fair, effective, and efficient criminal justice system:
(1) Voluntary sentencing standards used to guide judicial decision makers in determining the
most appropriate sentence for convicted felony offenders. (2) The abolition of traditional
parole and good time credits for convicted felons. (3) The availability of a continuum of
punishment options. (b) The Legislature further finds, based on the findings and recommendations
of the sentencing commission, that subdivisions (1) to (3), inclusive, of subsection (a) are
necessary to best achieve all of the following goals: (1)...
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12-8-6
Section 12-8-6 Duties of conference generally. It shall be the duty of the Judicial Conference:
(1) To make a continuous study of the administration of justice in this state and of the organization,
procedure, practice, rules and methods of administration and operation of each and all of
the courts of the state; (2) To receive and consider and in its discretion investigate criticisms
and suggestions pertaining to the administration of justice in the state; (3) To prepare for
presentation to the Legislature at each regular session thereof a report of the proceedings
of the conference and its recommendations relative to improving the administration of justice
in Alabama and particularly of expediting the business of the courts and utilizing in the
most appropriate manner the judges of the circuit courts and district courts of the state.
The conference shall also recommend such changes or additions to the rules of practice of
the trial and appellate courts of the state as in its judgment...
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41-4-320
Section 41-4-320 Legislative findings. The Legislature finds and declares the following: The
purpose of this article is to provide for the defense of those indigent defendants who have
been found by a court to be unable to pay for their defense or representation in a trial or
appellate court proceeding. When a court determines that a person is unable to pay for his
or her defense, it shall be the responsibility of the court, subject to the establishment
of the Office of Indigent Defense Services as set forth in this article, to provide that person
with counsel and other necessary expenses of representation. (Act 2011-678, p. 1862, §1.)...

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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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12-17-226.3
Section 12-17-226.3 Standards for admission. (a) In determining whether an offender may be
admitted into a pretrial diversion program established under this division, it shall be appropriate
for the district attorney to consider any of the following circumstances: (1) If the offender
is 18 years of age or older at the time the offense was committed. (2) There is a probability
justice will be served if the offender is placed in the pretrial diversion program. (3) It
is determined the needs of the community and of the offender can be met through the pretrial
diversion program. (4) The offender appears to pose no substantial threat to the safety and
well-being of the community or law enforcement. (5) The offender is not likely to be involved
in further criminal activity. (6) The offender will likely respond to rehabilitative treatment.
(7) The expressed wish of the victim for the offender to participate in the pretrial diversion
program. (8) Undue hardship upon the victim. (9) Whether the...
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12-17-230
Section 12-17-230 Established; purpose. (a) The Office of Prosecution Services is hereby established.
(b) It shall be the purpose of the Office of Prosecution Services to assist the prosecuting
attorneys throughout the state in their efforts against criminal activity in the state. Such
assistance may include: (1) The obtaining, preparation, supplementing and dissemination of
indexes to and digests of the decisions of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals of Alabama
and other courts, statutes and other legal authorities relating to criminal matters; (2) The
preparation and distribution of model indictments, search warrants, interrogation advices
and other common and appropriate documents employed in the administration of criminal justice
at the trial level; (3) The preparation and distribution of a basic prosecutor's manual and
other educational materials; (4) The promotion of and assistance in the training of prosecuting
attorneys; (5) The provision of legal research assistance to...
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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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34-27A-22
Section 34-27A-22 Revocation or suspension of license - Hearing; findings; judicial review
as to questions of law. (a) The hearing on the charges shall be at a time and place prescribed
by the board and in accordance with this article. (b) If the board determines that a licensed
real estate appraiser is guilty of a violation of this article, it shall prepare a finding
of fact and recommend that the appraiser be reprimanded or that his or her license be suspended
or revoked. The decision and order of the board shall be final. (c) Any final decision or
order of the board shall be reviewable by a court of appropriate jurisdiction as to the questions
of law only. Any application for review made by an aggrieved party shall be filed within 30
days after the final decision or order of the board. (d) If an application for review of a
final decision or order of the board is filed, the case shall be fixed for trial within 30
days from the filing of an answer by the board. If the court finds that...
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45-28-82.23
Section 45-28-82.23 Standards for admission. (a) In determining whether an offender may be
admitted into the pretrial diversion program, it shall be appropriate for the district attorney
to consider any of the following circumstances: (1) The offender is 18 years of age or older
at the time the offense was committed. (2) There is a probability justice will be served if
the offender is placed in the pretrial diversion program. (3) It is determined the needs of
the community and of the offender can be met through the pretrial diversion program. (4) The
offender appears to pose no substantial threat to the safety and well-being of the community
or law enforcement. (5) The offender is not likely to be involved in further criminal activity.
(6) The offender will likely respond to rehabilitative treatment. (7) The expressed wish of
the victim not to prosecute. (8) Undue hardship upon the victim. (9) Whether the victim or
the offender has medical, psychiatric, or vocational difficulties that...
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45-39-82.03
Section 45-39-82.03 Standards for admission. (a) In determining whether an offender may be
admitted into the pretrial diversion program, it shall be appropriate for the district attorney
to consider any of the following circumstances: (1) The offender is 18 years of age or older
at the time the offense was committed. (2) There is a probability justice will be served if
the offender is placed in the pretrial diversion program. (3) It is determined the needs of
the community and of the offender can be met through the pretrial diversion program. (4) The
offender appears to pose no substantial threat to the safety and well-being of the community
or law enforcement. (5) The offender is not likely to be involved in further criminal activity.
(6) The offender will likely respond to rehabilitative treatment. (7) The expressed wish of
the victim not to prosecute. (8) Undue hardship upon the victim. (9) Whether the victim or
the offender has medical, psychiatric, or vocational difficulties that...
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