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Alabama · Through Act 2026-611

Ala. Code § 15-13-108: Bail as a Matter of Right.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 15 Criminal Procedure.
  2. Chapter 13 Bail.
  3. Article 6 Alabama Bail Reform Act of 1993.
  4. Division 1 General Provisions.

In all cases of misdemeanors and felonies, unless otherwise specified, the defendant is, before conviction, entitled to bail as a matter of right. All sheriffs and police chiefs of this state shall ensure that one of their officers or themselves are available to approve and accept bail 24 hours each day, seven days a week, except during the hours the clerks of the courts provide personnel for bail acceptance and approval.

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