31-2A-45
Section 31-2A-45 (Article 45.) Pleas of the accused. (a) If an accused after arraignment makes
an irregular pleading, or after a plea of guilty sets up matter inconsistent with the plea,
or if it appears that the accused has entered the plea of guilty improvidently or through
lack of understanding of its meaning and effect, or if the accused fails or refuses to plead,
a plea of not guilty shall be entered in the record, and the court shall proceed as though
the accused had pleaded not guilty. (b) With respect to any charge or specification to which
a plea of guilty has been made by the accused and accepted by the military judge or by a court-martial
without a military judge, a finding of guilty of the charge or specification may be entered
immediately without vote. This finding shall constitute the finding of the court unless the
plea of guilty is withdrawn prior to announcement of the sentence, in which event, the proceedings
shall continue as though the accused had pleaded not...
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31-2A-60
Section 31-2A-60 (Article 60.) Action by the convening authority. (a) The findings and sentence
of a court-martial shall be reported promptly to the convening authority after the announcement
of the sentence. (b)(1) The accused may submit to the convening authority matters for consideration
by the convening authority with respect to the findings and the sentence. Any submission shall
be in writing. Except in a summary court-martial case, a submission shall be made within 10
days after the accused has been given an authenticated record of trial and, if applicable,
the recommendation of a judge advocate under subsection (d). In a summary court-martial case,
such a submission shall be made within seven days after the sentence is announced. (2) If
the accused shows that additional time is required for the accused to submit such matters,
the convening authority or other person taking action under this article, for good cause,
may extend the applicable period under subdivision (1) for up to...
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26-17-613
Section 26-17-613 Right to counsel; fees, expenses, and costs. (a) In all proceedings under
this chapter, any party may be represented by counsel. (b) Nothing contained in this chapter
shall be construed so as to guarantee court-appointed counsel at the state's expense to any
party who is not otherwise entitled to court-appointed counsel under statutory or case law.
Appointment of counsel for a minor defendant or party who is entitled to counsel and the compensation
of such appointed counsel shall be governed by other applicable law. (Act 2008-376, p. 666,
§2.)...
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31-2A-71
Section 31-2A-71 (Article 71.) Execution of sentence; suspension of sentence. (a) If the sentence
of the court-martial extends to dismissal or bad-conduct discharge and if the right of the
accused to appellate review is not waived, and an appeal is not withdrawn under Section 31-2A-61
(Article 61), that part of the sentence extending to dismissal or bad-conduct discharge may
not be executed until there is a final judgment as to the legality of the proceedings. A judgment
as to the legality of the proceedings is final in such cases when review is completed by an
appellate court prescribed in Section 31-2A-67 (Article 67), and is deemed final by the law
of the State of Alabama. (b) If the sentence of the court-martial extends to dismissal or
bad conduct discharge and if the right of the accused to appellate review is waived, or an
appeal is withdrawn under Section 31-2A-61 (Article 61), that part of the sentence extending
to dismissal or a bad-conduct discharge may not be executed until...
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31-2A-75
Section 31-2A-75 (Article 75.) Restoration. (a) Under such regulations as may be prescribed,
all rights, privileges, and property affected by an executed part of a court-martial sentence
which has been set aside or disapproved, except an executed dismissal or discharge, shall
be restored unless a new trial or rehearing is ordered and such executed part is included
in a sentence imposed upon the new trial or rehearing. (b) If a previously executed sentence
of or bad-conduct discharge is not imposed on a new trial, the Governor shall substitute therefor
a form of discharge authorized for administrative issuance unless the accused is to serve
out the remainder of the accused's enlistment. (Act 2012-334, p. 790, §1.)...
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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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34-3-83
Section 34-3-83 Rights of accused member. Any member of the bar complained of shall have notice
and opportunity to defend by the introduction of evidence and the examination of witnesses
called against him or her and the right to be represented by counsel. He shall also have the
right to require the secretary to summon witnesses to appear and testify or produce books,
papers, documents, or other writings necessary or material to his or her defense in like manner
as above provided. (Acts 1923, No. 133, p. 100, §17; Code 1923, §6236; Code 1940, T. 46,
§36.)...
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19-3B-305
Section 19-3B-305 Appointment of representative. (a) If the court determines that an interest
is not represented under this article, or that the otherwise available representation might
be inadequate, then the court may appoint a guardian ad litem or other representative to receive
notice, give consent, and otherwise represent, bind, and act on behalf of a minor, incapacitated,
or unborn individual, or a person whose identity or location is unknown. (b) A guardian ad
litem or other representative may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect
to any matter arising under this chapter, whether or not a judicial proceeding concerning
the trust is pending. (c) In making decisions, a guardian ad litem or other representative
may consider general benefit accruing to the living members of the individual's family. (d)
A guardian ad litem or other representative may be appointed to represent several persons
or interests. (Act 2006-216, p. 314, §1.)...
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31-2A-73
Section 31-2A-73 (Article 73.) Petition for a new trial. At any time within two years after
approval by the convening authority of a court-martial sentence, the accused may petition
the Adjutant General for a new trial on the grounds of newly discovered evidence or fraud
on the court-martial. At any time within 45 days of discovery of fraud on the court-martial
or newly discovered evidence, the accused may petition for new trial with the Military Court-Martial
Review Panel. In the event the accused's case is pending before the Alabama Supreme Court,
the appeal shall be stayed until the Military Court-Martial Review Panel rules on the petition.
(Act 2012-334, p. 790, §1.)...
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12-17-226.5
Section 12-17-226.5 Program requirements; counsel; costs. (a) An offender who enters into a
pretrial diversion program established under this division shall be brought before a court
of competent jurisdiction and shall satisfy each of the following requirements: (1) Voluntarily
waive, in writing, his or her right to a speedy trial. (2) Agree, in writing, to the tolling
of periods of limitations established by statutes or rules of court while in the program.
(3) If applicable, waive, in writing, his or her right to a jury trial. (b) Prior to entering
into any agreement or seeking entry into a pretrial diversion program created pursuant to
this division, an offender must be represented by counsel or waive his or her right to have
counsel before a judge of a court of competent jurisdiction. If the offender is indigent,
nothing in this division shall prevent the court from appointing counsel to represent an offender.
(c) An offender who enters a pretrial diversion program pursuant to this...
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