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12-11-30
Section 12-11-30 Generally. (1) CIVIL. The circuit court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction
of all civil actions in which the matter in controversy exceeds twenty thousand dollars ($20,000),
exclusive of interest and costs, and shall exercise original jurisdiction concurrent with
the district court in all civil actions in which the matter in controversy exceeds six thousand
dollars ($6,000), exclusive of interest and costs. (2) CRIMINAL. The circuit court shall have
exclusive original jurisdiction of all felony prosecutions and of misdemeanor or ordinance
violations which are lesser included offenses within a felony charge or which arise from the
same incident as a felony charge; except, that the district court shall have concurrent jurisdiction
with the circuit court to receive pleas of guilty in felony cases not punishable by sentence
of death. The circuit court may, on conviction of a defendant, upon a showing of inability
to make immediate payment of fine and costs,...
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12-12-30
Section 12-12-30 Civil jurisdiction generally. The original civil jurisdiction of the district
court of Alabama shall be uniform throughout the state, concurrent with the circuit court,
except as otherwise provided, and shall include all civil actions in which the matter in controversy
does not exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000), exclusive of interest and costs, and civil
actions based on unlawful detainer; except, that the district court shall not exercise jurisdiction
over any of the following matters: (1) Actions seeking equitable relief other than: a. Equitable
questions arising in juvenile cases within the jurisdiction of the district court. b. Equitable
defenses asserted or compulsory counterclaims filed by any party in any civil action within
the jurisdiction of the district court. (2) Any actions enumerated in Rule 81 of the Alabama
Rules of Civil Procedure other than any of the following: a. Actions based in negligence against
municipalities. b. Actions seeking...
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12-12-32
Section 12-12-32 Criminal jurisdiction generally. (a) Misdemeanors. The district court shall
have exclusive original trial jurisdiction over prosecutions of all offenses defined by law
or ordinance as misdemeanors, except: (1) Prosecutions by municipalities having municipal
courts; (2) Any such prosecution which also involves a felony offense which is within the
exclusive jurisdiction of the circuit court, except as the district court is empowered to
hold preliminary hearings with respect to felonies and to receive guilty pleas as provided
in subsection (b) of this section; and (3) Any misdemeanor for which an indictment has been
returned by a grand jury. (b) Felonies. (1) The district court may exercise original jurisdiction
concurrent with the circuit court to receive pleas of guilty in prosecutions of offenses defined
by law as felonies not punishable by sentence of death. (2) The district court shall have
jurisdiction to hold preliminary hearings in prosecutions for felonies as...
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12-12-31
Section 12-12-31 Small claims actions; attorney representation; when; attorney fees; prosecution
of assigned claims; license required. (a) The district court shall exercise exclusive jurisdiction
over all civil actions in which the matter in controversy, exclusive of interest and costs,
does not exceed six thousand dollars ($6,000). These actions shall be placed on a small claims
docket by each district court and shall be processed according to uniform rules of simplified
civil procedure as may be promulgated by the Supreme Court. (b) A party, including an individual,
partnership, or corporation, may appear in cases on the small claims docket of district court
with or without representation by an attorney. If a partnership appears without representation
by an attorney, the person representing the partnership shall be a partner or employee of
the partnership and if a corporation appears without representation by an attorney, the person
representing the corporation shall be an officer or...
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12-2-7
Section 12-2-7 Jurisdiction and powers of court generally. The Supreme Court shall have authority:
(1) To exercise appellate jurisdiction coextensive with the state, under such restrictions
and regulations as are prescribed by law; but, in deciding appeals, no weight shall be given
the decision of the trial judge upon the facts where the evidence is not taken orally before
the judge, but in such cases the Supreme Court shall weigh the evidence and give judgment
as it deems just. (2) To exercise original jurisdiction in the issue and determination of
writs of quo warranto and mandamus in relation to matters in which no other court has jurisdiction.
(3) To issue writs of injunction, habeas corpus, and such other remedial and original writs
as are necessary to give to it a general superintendence and control of courts of inferior
jurisdiction. (4) To make and promulgate rules governing the administration of all courts
and rules governing practice and procedure in all courts; provided,...
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12-17-184
Section 12-17-184 Powers and duties generally. It is the duty of every district attorney and
assistant district attorney, within the circuit, county, or other territory for which he or
she is elected or appointed: (1) To attend on the grand juries, advise them in relation to
matters of law, and examine and swear witnesses before them. (2) To draw up all indictments
and to prosecute all indictable offenses. (3) To prosecute and defend any civil action in
the circuit court in the prosecution or defense of which the state is interested. (4) To inquire
whether registers have performed the duty required of them by Section 12-17-117 and shall,
in every case of failure, move against the register as provided by subsection (b) of Section
12-17-114. (5) If a criminal prosecution is removed from a court of his or her circuit, county,
or division of a county to a court of the United States, to appear in that court and represent
the state; and, if it is impracticable, consistent with his or her...
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12-26-3
Section 12-26-3 Petition for order of limited relief - State conviction. (a) An individual
who has been convicted in this state of a misdemeanor or felony may file a petition to obtain
an order of limited relief in the following venues: (1) For a conviction imposed by a circuit
court, in the circuit civil court in the county that imposed the conviction. (2) For a conviction
imposed by a district or municipal court, in the circuit civil court in the county where the
crime occurred. (b) An individual who has been convicted in multiple judicial circuits in
this state may file a petition to obtain an order of limited relief covering each of his or
her criminal convictions in the circuit civil court in any county that imposed one of the
convictions. (c) The circuit court shall have original jurisdiction of any petition to obtain
an order of limited relief, as described in subsection (a) or (b). (Act 2019-464, ยง3.)...
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34-8A-16
outside the area of their training, experience, or competence. (7) Is legally adjudicated mentally
incompetent, the record of the adjudication being conclusive evidence thereof. (8) Has willfully
or negligently violated any of the provisions of this chapter or any of the rules and regulations
adopted thereunder. (9) Has been practicing as a counselor without a license. (b)(1) Notice
of denial, revocation, suspension, or disciplinary action is required to be sent by registered
mail or personal service setting forth the particular reasons for the proposed action
and fixing a date not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days from the date of the mailing
or service, at which time the applicant, licentiate, or associate shall be given an opportunity
for a prompt and fair hearing. The written notice shall be sent to the last known address
of the person, but the nonappearance of the person shall not prevent the hearing. The hearing
shall be conducted by the board by means of sworn,...
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12-15-102
law. This term shall not apply to any of the following: a. An offense when committed by a child
16 or 17 years of age as follows: 1. A nonfelony traffic offense or water safety offense other
than one charged pursuant to Section 32-5A-191 or 32-5A-191.3 or a municipal ordinance prohibiting
the same conduct. 2. A capital offense. 3. A Class A felony. 4. A felony which has as an element
the use of a deadly weapon. 5. A felony which has as an element the causing of death or serious
physical injury. 6. A felony which has as an element the use of a dangerous instrument
against any person who is one of the following: (i) A law enforcement officer or official.
(ii) A correctional officer or official. (iii) A parole or probation officer or official.
(iv) A juvenile court probation officer or official. (v) A district attorney or other prosecuting
officer or official. (vi) A judge or judicial official. (vii) A court officer or official.
(viii) A person who is a grand juror, juror, or witness...
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11-65-2
Section 11-65-2 Definitions. (a) The following words and phrases used in this chapter, and
others evidently intended as the equivalent thereof, shall, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise, have the following respective meanings: (1) ALABAMA-BRED. When this term is used
with reference to a horse, it means a horse which is registered in the registry designated
and administered by a commission in accordance with such rules concerning domicile and registration
requirements as may be established by such commission and which is either (i) foaled from
a mare domiciled in the state during the 10-year period beginning with January 1, 1991, or
(ii) sired by an Alabama stallion and foaled from a mare domiciled in the state at any time
after the expiration of such 10-year period. (2) ALABAMA STALLION. A stallion which is standing
in the state at the time he is bred to the dam of an Alabama-bred horse, which is registered
with a commission, and which is owned or leased by a resident of...
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