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Alabama · Through Act 2026-611

Ala. Code § 15-8-1: “Indictment” Defined.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 15 Criminal Procedure.
  2. Chapter 8 Indictments.
  3. Article 1 General Provisions.

An “indictment” is an accusation in writing presented by the grand jury of the county, charging a person with an indictable offense. The distinction between indictments and presentments is abolished.

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