12-21-135.1
Section 12-21-135.1 Video testimony by certain witnesses. (a) This section shall be known as the "Alabama Armed Services Accommodation Act." (b) The Legislature finds it to be an important matter of public policy that an accommodation be made for military members who are asked to testify in civil or criminal trials in this state but are unable to attend in person. The purpose of this section is to ease the burdens on military personnel and their families brought on by the duty of appearing as a witness in a trial in this state when summoned. The purpose of this section is also to allow members of the armed services to assist in trials in this state as witnesses without interrupting their military service, while protecting the rights of all parties in civil or criminal litigation. The purpose of this section is also to better enable the fact-finder to obtain crucial evidence and will aid in the expeditious resolution of cases in this state by providing a procedure in which testimony of...
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22-19-161
Section 22-19-161 Definitions. In this article: (1) "Adult" means an individual who is at least 18 years of age. (2) "Agent" means an individual: (A) authorized to make health care decisions on the principal's behalf by a power of attorney for health care; or (B) expressly authorized to make an anatomical gift on the principal's behalf by any other record signed by the principal. (3) "Anatomical gift" means a donation of all or part of a human body to take effect after the donor's death for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research, or education. (4) "Coroner" means an elected or appointed official who determines, with the assistance of other forensic scientists and investigators, the cause, manner, and circumstances surrounding death. (5) "Decedent" means a deceased individual whose body or part is or may be the source of an anatomical gift. The term includes a stillborn infant and, subject to restrictions imposed by law other than this article, a fetus. (6) "Disinterested...
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22-52-10.9
Section 22-52-10.9 Order finding defendant insane, mentally incompetent, etc., to be entered into information systems; civil review. (a)(1) Upon any finding that a defendant is insane, mentally incompetent, or not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect pursuant to Chapter 16 of Title 15, or the Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure, the judge shall immediately forward the order of the finding to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the order shall be entered in its information systems. The order shall be forwarded to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency in the manner as the Alabama Justice Information Center Commission shall provide. (2) The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, as soon as possible thereafter, shall enter the order in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) and the information shall be entered into the NICS Index Denied Persons File. (3) The records maintained pursuant to this section shall only be used for purposes of determining eligibility to...
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38-9F-6
Section 38-9F-6 Sworn petition for relief on behalf of elderly person. (a) If a plaintiff lacks the physical or mental capacity to seek protection for himself or herself, the following may file a sworn petition for relief on behalf of the plaintiff: (1) A court appointed guardian. The petition must include a copy of the court order appointing the petitioner as the plaintiff's guardian. (2) A court appointed conservator. The petition must include a copy of the court order appointing the petitioner as the plaintiff's conservator. (3) A temporary guardian appointed pursuant to Section 26-2A-107. The petition must include a copy of the court order appointing the petitioner as the plaintiff's temporary guardian. (4) An agent, co-agent, or successor agent appointed under the plaintiff's validly executed power of attorney who acts within the authority of the power of attorney. The petition shall include a copy of the power of attorney. (5) A health care proxy appointed under the plaintiff's...
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13A-11-72
Section 13A-11-72 Certain persons forbidden to possess pistol. (a) No person who has been convicted in this state or elsewhere of committing or attempting to commit a crime of violence, misdemeanor offense of domestic violence, violent offense as listed in Section 12-25-32(15), anyone who is subject to a valid protection order for domestic abuse, or anyone of unsound mind shall own a firearm or have one in his or her possession or under his or her control. (b) No person who is a minor, except under the circumstances provided in this section, a drug addict, or an habitual drunkard shall own a pistol or have one in his or her possession or under his or her control. (c) Subject to the exceptions provided by Section 13A-11-74, no person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school. (d) Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school in violation of subsection (c) of this...
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45-37A-160.06
Section 45-37A-160.06 Program requirements. (a) Following the decision of the city prosecutor to recommend the offender into the pretrial diversion program, but prior to entry, the city prosecutor and the offender shall enter into a written agreement stating the conditions of the participation of the offender in the program. The agreement shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (1) A voluntary waiver of the right of the offender to a speedy trial. (2) An agreement to the tolling, while in the program, of periods of limitations established by statutes or rules of court. (3) An agreement to the conditions of the program established by the city prosecutor. (4) If there is a victim of the charged crime, an agreement to the restitution repayment within a specified period of time and in an amount to be determined by the city prosecutor taking into account circumstances of the offender and the victim. (5) A waiver in writing of the right of the offender to a jury trial....
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45-37A-240.26
Section 45-37A-240.26 Program requirements. (a) Following the decision of the city prosecutor to recommend the offender into the pretrial diversion program, but prior to entry, the city prosecutor and the offender shall enter into a written agreement stating the conditions of the participation of the offender in the program. The agreement shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (1) A voluntary waiver of the right of the offender to a speedy trial. (2) An agreement to the tolling, while in the program, of periods of limitations established by statutes or rules of court. (3) An agreement to the conditions of the program established by the city prosecutor. (4) If there is a victim of the charged crime, an agreement to the restitution repayment within a specified period of time and in an amount to be determined by the city prosecutor taking into account circumstances of the offender and the victim. (5) A waiver in writing of the right of the offender to a jury trial....
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45-37A-270.26
Section 45-37A-270.26 Program requirements. (a) Following the decision of the city prosecutor to recommend the offender into the pretrial diversion program, but prior to entry, the city prosecutor and the offender shall enter into a written agreement stating the conditions of the participation of the offender in the program. The agreement shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (1) A voluntary waiver of the right of the offender to a speedy trial. (2) An agreement to the tolling, while in the program, of periods of limitations established by statutes or rules of court. (3) An agreement to the conditions of the program established by the city prosecutor. (4) If there is a victim of the charged crime, an agreement to the restitution repayment within a specified period of time and in an amount to be determined by the city prosecutor taking into account circumstances of the offender and the victim. (5) A waiver in writing of the right of the offender to a jury trial....
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45-8-230
Section 45-8-230 Supplies, materials, and equipment; civil liability immunity; bond; legal representation; special deputies. (a) The governing body of Calhoun County shall furnish to the sheriff of the county all necessary supplies, materials, and equipment, including uniforms, needed for the efficient enforcement of the law in the county and for the efficient operation of the sheriff's office, including, but not limited to, five automobiles with two-way communication radios and motor fuel, tires, and accessories for their operation, all to be furnished upon the written requisition of the sheriff. One such automobile shall be clearly identified as a county patrol, and used to patrol the county roads of Calhoun County. (b) The Sheriff of Calhoun County shall not be taxed with or liable for costs, fees, or charges of court when he or she, in his or her official capacity or for acts done under color of his or her office, is made a party defendant to any action at law or suit in equity. It...
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13A-6-134
Section 13A-6-134 Arrest without warrant - Determination of predominant aggressor; notice requirements; liability of officer. (a) If a law enforcement officer receives complaints of domestic violence from two or more opposing persons, or if both parties have injuries, the officer shall evaluate each complaint separately to determine who was the predominant aggressor. If the officer determines that one person was the predominant physical aggressor, that person may be arrested; however, a person who acts in a reasonable manner to protect himself or herself or another family or household member from domestic violence may not be arrested for a violation of Section 13A-6-130, 13A-6-131, 13A-6-132, or 13A-6-138. In determining whether a person is the predominant aggressor, the officer shall consider all of the following: (1) Prior complaints of domestic violence. (2) The relative severity of the injuries inflicted on each person, including whether the injuries are offensive versus defensive...
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