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Alabama · Through Act 2026-611

Ala. Code § 13A-11-72.2: Firearm Possession Prohibited for Persons Charged with Certain Felony Offenses When Released Pending or During Trial.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 13A Criminal Code.
  2. Chapter 11 Offenses Against Public Order and Safety.
  3. Article 3 Offenses Relating to Firearms and Weapons.
  4. Division 2 Pistols.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly have a firearm in his or her possession or under his or her control when the person has been charged with committing or attempting to commit a crime of violence as defined in Section 13A-11-70, misdemeanor offense of domestic violence as defined in Section 13A-11-72, or violent offense as listed in Section 12-25-32(15), and thereafter has been released pending or during trial.

(b) Unless waived by the defendant, a person may not be convicted of violating this section unless the person is first convicted of the crime of violence as defined in Section 13A-11-70, misdemeanor offense of domestic violence as defined in Section 13A-11-72, or violent offense listed in Section 12-25-32(15), or a lesser included offense, which gave rise to the charge and for which the person was released pending or during trial.

(c) A person who violates this section shall be guilty of a Class C felony.

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