15-25-5
Section 15-25-5 Use of anatomically correct dolls or mannequins during testimony or
deposition of victim or witness under age 10. In any criminal proceeding and juvenile cases
wherein the defendant is alleged to have had unlawful sexual contact or penetration with or
on a child, the court shall permit the use of anatomically correct dolls or mannequins to
assist an alleged victim or witness who is under the age of 10 in testifying on direct and
cross-examination at trial, or in a videotaped deposition as provided in this article. (Acts
1985, No. 85-743, p. 1143, §5.)...
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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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12-21-264
Section 12-21-264 Taking of deposition or videotaped deposition when victim or witness
unavailable because of exceptional circumstances. (a) In any criminal prosecution, the court
may, upon motion of the district attorney, the defense, or the court, for good cause shown
and after notice to the parties, order the taking of a deposition or a videotaped deposition
of a victim or a witness when the victim or witness is or may be unavailable for trial for
medical reasons or other exceptional circumstances. On any motion for a deposition or a videotaped
deposition of the victim or witness, the court shall consider the age of the victim or witness,
the potential unavailability of the victim or witness for trial, the nature of the offense,
the nature of testimony that may be expected, and the possible effect that 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. During the taking of a deposition or...
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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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13A-5-40
Section 13A-5-40 Capital offenses. (a) The following are capital offenses: (1) Murder
by the defendant during a kidnapping in the first degree or an attempt thereof committed by
the defendant. (2) Murder by the defendant during a robbery in the first degree or an attempt
thereof committed by the defendant. (3) Murder by the defendant during a rape in the first
or second degree or an attempt thereof committed by the defendant; or murder by the defendant
during sodomy in the first or second degree or an attempt thereof committed by the defendant.
(4) Murder by the defendant during a burglary in the first or second degree or an attempt
thereof committed by the defendant. (5) Murder of any police officer, sheriff, deputy, state
trooper, federal law enforcement officer, or any other state or federal peace officer of any
kind, or prison or jail guard, while the officer or guard is on duty, regardless of whether
the defendant knew or should have known the victim was an officer or guard on...
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8-35-2
Section 8-35-2 Security freeze on credit report. (a) A consumer may place a security
freeze on the consumer's credit report by making a request in writing by certified mail to
a consumer credit reporting agency. No later than August 31, 2012, a consumer credit reporting
agency shall make available to consumers an Internet based method of requesting a security
freeze and a toll-free telephone number for consumers to use to place a security freeze, temporarily
lift a security freeze, or completely remove a security freeze. A security freeze shall prohibit,
subject to exceptions in subsection (m), the consumer credit reporting agency from releasing
the consumer's credit report or credit score without the prior express authorization of the
consumer as provided in subsection (d) or (e). Nothing in this subsection shall prevent a
consumer credit reporting agency from advising a third party that a security freeze is in
effect with respect to the consumer's credit report. (b) A consumer credit...
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40-2B-2
Section 40-2B-2 Alabama Tax Tribunal. (a) Statement of Purpose. To increase public confidence
in the fairness of the state tax system, the state shall provide an independent agency with
tax expertise to resolve disputes between the Department of Revenue and taxpayers, prior to
requiring the payment of the amounts in issue or the posting of a bond, but after the taxpayer
has had a full opportunity to attempt settlement with the Department of Revenue based, among
other things, on the hazards of litigation. By establishing an independent Alabama Tax Tribunal
within the executive branch of government, this chapter provides taxpayers with a means of
resolving controversies that insures both the appearance and the reality of due process and
fundamental fairness. The tax tribunal shall provide hearings in all tax matters, except those
specified by statute, and render decisions and orders relating thereto. A tax tribunal hearing
shall be commenced by the filing of a notice of appeal protesting...
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15-25-1
Section 15-25-1 Prosecution for physical or sexual offense or exploitation involving
child under age 16 - Leading questions of victim or witness under age 10. In any criminal
prosecution for a physical offense or a sexual offense wherein the alleged victim is a child
under the age of 16 years and in any criminal prosecution involving the sexual exploitation
of a child under the age of 16, the court may allow leading questions at trial by the prosecution
or defense of any victim or witness in a case who is under the age of 10, if the court determines
that the allowance of leading questions will further the interests of justice. The court may
on motion of the prosecution or the defense, or on its own motion, limit the scope and extent
of any leading questions. (Acts 1985, No. 85-743, p. 1194, §1; Acts 1994, No. 94-704, p.
1359, §1.)...
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15-25-6
Section 15-25-6 Actions to minimize length of proceedings stressful to child; considerations
in ruling on motion for delay or continuance. In all criminal cases and juvenile proceedings
involving offenses set out in Section 15-25-1, wherein the victim hereof or a witness
to the offense is under the age of 16 years, the court and the district attorney shall take
appropriate action to ensure a speedy trial in order to minimize the length of time the child
must endure the stress of involvement in the proceedings. In ruling on any motion or other
request for a delay or continuance of proceedings, the court shall consider and give weight
to any adverse impact the delay or continuance may have on the well-being of a child victim
or witness. (Acts 1985, No. 85-743, p. 1143, §6.)...
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15-3-5
Section 15-3-5 Offenses having no limitation. (a) There is no limitation of time within
which a prosecution must be commenced for any of the following offenses: (1) Any capital offense.
(2) Any felony involving the use, attempted use, or threat of, violence to a person. (3) Any
felony involving serious physical injury or death of a person. (4) Any sex offense pursuant
to Section 15-20A-5 involving a victim under 16 years of age, regardless of whether
it involves force, serious physical injury, or death. (5) Any felony involving arson of any
type. (6) Any felony involving forgery of any type. (7) Any felony involving counterfeiting.
(8) Any felony involving drug trafficking. (b) The amendments made by this act shall apply
to both of the following: (1) To all crimes committed after January 7, 1985. (2) To all crimes
committed before January 7, 1985, for which no statute of limitations provided under pre-existing
law has run as of January 7, 1985. (c) Nothing herein shall be construed to...
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