32-5-171
Section 32-5-171 Arrest without warrant; issuance of traffic citation. (a) A law enforcement officer as defined in Section 36-21-40, may arrest, at the scene of a traffic accident, any driver of a vehicle involved in the accident if upon personal investigation, including information from eyewitnesses, the officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the person by violating Section 32-5A-191 contributed to the accident. He or she may arrest such a person without a warrant although he or she did not personally see the violation. (b) A law enforcement officer, as defined in Section 36-21-40, subsequent to a traffic accident, may issue a traffic citation to a driver of a vehicle involved in the accident when, based on personal investigation, the officer has prima facie evidence demonstrating grounds to believe that the person has committed any offense under Chapter 5, 5A, 6, 7, or 7A of Title 32. (Acts 1971, No. 1942, p. 3137; Acts 1983, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 83-201, p. 379; Act 2016-292,...
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36-21-7
Section 36-21-7 Reimbursement by new employer for training expenses. In those instances in which a law enforcement officer, certified corrections officer, fire protection personnel, or firefighter of any municipality, county, sheriff's department, fire district, or the state is employed by the State of Alabama, any county, sheriff's department, fire district, or another municipality, within 24 months after completing the training requirements mandated by Article 3 (commencing with Section 36-21-40) of this chapter, or by Chapter 32 (commencing with Section 36-32-1), the total expense of the training, including, but not limited to, salary paid during training, transportation costs paid to the trainee for travel to and from the training facility, room, board, tuition, overtime paid to other employees who fill in for the trainee during his or her absence, and any other related training expenses, shall be reimbursed to the municipality, county, fire district, or the state which paid for...
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31-13-12
Section 31-13-12 Verification by law enforcement officers of citizenship and immigration status of persons under certain circumstances. (a) Upon any lawful stop, detention, or arrest made by a state, county, or municipal law enforcement officer of this state in the enforcement of any state law or ordinance of any political subdivision thereof, where reasonable suspicion exists that the person is an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States, a reasonable attempt shall be made, when practicable, to determine the citizenship and immigration status of the person, except if the determination may hinder or obstruct an investigation. Such determination shall be made by contacting the federal government pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1373(c) and relying upon any verification provided by the federal government. (b) Any alien who is arrested and booked into custody shall have his or her immigration status determined pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1373(c). The alien's immigration status shall be...
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33-5-76
Section 33-5-76 Authority to arrest at scene of boating accident. A uniformed police officer, state trooper, state law enforcement officer, state marine police officer, county sheriff, a deputy, or a member of a municipal police force, may arrest, at the scene of a boating accident, any operator of a boat or vessel involved in the accident if upon personal investigation, including information from eyewitnesses, the officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the person, by violating Section 32-5A-191.3, contributed to the accident. The law enforcement officer may arrest the person without a warrant although the officer did not personally see the violation. (Acts 1994, No. 94-652, p. 1243, §30.)...
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12-15-135
Section 12-15-135 Taking and disposition of fingerprints, photographs, blood samples. (a) Fingerprints of a child who has been charged with a delinquent act shall be taken by the law enforcement agency taking the child into custody. The prints may be retained in a local file and a copy shall be filed with the Alabama Bureau of Investigation. (b) If latent fingerprints are found during the investigation of a delinquent act and a law enforcement officer has reason to believe that they are those of the child in custody, the officer may fingerprint the child regardless of age or delinquent act for purpose of immediate comparison with the latent fingerprints. The prints may be retained in a local file and copies shall be sent to the Alabama Bureau of Investigation. (c) Special precautions shall be taken to ensure that the fingerprints will be maintained in a manner and pursuant to safeguards as to limit their use to inspection for comparison purposes by law enforcement officers or by staff...
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13A-10-52
Section 13A-10-52 Fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement officer. (a) It shall be unlawful for a person to intentionally flee by any means from anyone the person knows to be a law enforcement officer if the person knows the officer is attempting to arrest the person. (b) It shall be unlawful for a person while operating a motor vehicle on a street, road, alley, or highway in this state, to intentionally flee or attempt to elude a law enforcement officer after having received a signal from the officer to bring the vehicle to a stop. (c) A violation of subsection (a) or (b) is a Class A misdemeanor unless the flight or attempt to elude causes an actual death or physical injury to innocent bystanders or third parties, in which case the violation shall be a Class C felony. In addition, the court shall order the suspension of the driver's license of the defendant for a period of not less than six months nor more than two years. (Act 2009-616, p. 1779, §3.)...
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32-13-2
Section 32-13-2 Removal of motor vehicles; liability; lien on vehicles removed; notice. (a) A law enforcement officer or, in a Class 1 municipality, a parking enforcement officer or traffic enforcement officer who is not required to be certified by the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, may cause a motor vehicle to be removed to the nearest garage or other place of safety under any of the following circumstances: (1) The motor vehicle is left unattended on a public street, road, or highway or other property for a period of at least 48 hours. (2) The motor vehicle is left unattended because the driver of the vehicle has been arrested or is impaired by an accident or for any other reason which causes the need for the vehicle to be immediately removed as determined necessary by a law enforcement officer. (3) The motor vehicle is subject to an impoundment order for outstanding traffic or parking violations. (b)(1) A law enforcement officer, parking enforcement...
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38-9F-5
Section 38-9F-5 Relief; remedies; full faith and credit. (a) The plaintiff's right to relief under this chapter shall not be affected by his or her leaving the residence or household to avoid further abuse. (b) The remedies and procedures provided in this chapter are in addition to and not in lieu of any other judicial protection actions that may be initiated by the victim in any other forum. (c) Any elder abuse protection order issued in this state shall be effective and enforceable in every county and jurisdiction in this state. (d) An order issued by a court of another state, tribal nation, or territory that provides the relief or protection similar to an elder abuse protection order under this chapter shall be accorded full faith and credit and enforced as if it were an order of this state. (Act 2017-284, §5.)...
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12-23A-2
Section 12-23A-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) ADVISORY COMMITTEE. A local committee which may consist of the following members or their designees: a. The drug court judge, who shall serve as chair. b. The district attorney. c. The public defender or a member of the criminal defense bar. d. The drug court coordinator. e. The court clerk. f. A community corrections or court referral officer, or both. g. A pretrial services provider. h. A law enforcement officer. i. Substance abuse treatment providers. j. Any other person the chair deems appropriate. (2) ASSESSMENT. A diagnostic evaluation for placement in a treatment program which shall be performed in accordance with criteria certified by the Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services Division. (3) CHARGE. As defined in Section 12-25-32(13). (4) CONTINUUM OF CARE. A seamless and coordinated course of substance abuse education and treatment designed to meet...
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13A-11-244
Section 13A-11-244 Hearing. (a) The law enforcement officer or any agent of the county or of the municipality, without the requirement of any fee or charge for court costs, shall immediately petition the municipal court if the violation involves a municipal ordinance or the district court in the county in which the dog or cat is found for a hearing to be set within 20 days of seizure of the dog or cat or issuance of the order to provide care. The hearing shall be held not more than 10 days after the setting of the date to determine whether the owner, if known, is able to provide adequately and protectively for the dog or cat and is fit to have custody of the dog or cat. The hearing shall be concluded and the court order entered within 30 days after the date the hearing is commenced. (b) The owner, at least five days prior to holding such a hearing, shall be notified of the date of the hearing to determine if the owner is able to provide adequately and protectively for the dog or cat...
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