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AL Code § 15-5-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures.|Article 1 - Search Warrants.|Section 15-5-8 - When Executed; Time of Execution to Be Stated.

Section 15-5-8When executed; time of execution to be stated. In cases in which the property to be seized does not include a controlled substance, a search warrant must be executed in the daytime unless the affidavits state positively that the property is on the person or in the place to be searched, in which case it may be executed at any time of the day or night. Except in cases in which the property to be seized includes a controlled substance, the issuing judge or magistrate must state in the warrant, according to the character of the affidavits, whether it is to be executed by day or at any time of the day or night. In cases in which the property to be seized includes a controlled substance, a warrant may be executed at any time of the day or night. (Code 1852, §833; Code 1867, §4384; Code 1876, §4013; Code 1886, §4734; Code 1896, §5491; Code 1907, §7764; Code 1923, §5478; Code 1940, T. 15, §107; Acts 1987, No. 87-611, p. 1061, §2.)
AL Code § 15-5-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures.|Article 1 - Search Warrants.|Section 15-5-9 - Authority of Serving Officer to Break Into House.

Section 15-5-9Authority of serving officer to break into house. To execute a search warrant, an officer may break open any door or window of a house, any part of a house or anything therein if after notice of his authority and purpose he is refused admittance. (Code 1852, §834; Code 1867, §4385; Code 1876, §4014; Code 1886, §4735; Code 1896, §5492; Code 1907, §7765; Code 1923, §5479; Code 1940, T. 15, §108.)
AL Code § 15-5-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures.|Article 1 - Search Warrants.|Section 15-5-10 - Taking of Property.

Section 15-5-10Taking of property. (a) When a search warrant is sued out on the ground specified in subdivision (1) of Section 15-5-2, the property may be taken under the warrant from any house or other place in which it is concealed, from the possession of any person by whom it was stolen or embezzled or from any other person in whose possession it may be. (b) When a search warrant is sued out on the ground specified in subdivision (2) of Section 15-5-2, the property may be taken under the warrant from any house or other place in which it is concealed, from the possession of the person by whom it was so used or from any other person in whose possession it may be. (c) When a search warrant is sued out on the ground specified in subdivision (3) of Section 15-5-2, the property may be taken under the warrant from the possession of such person, from any house or other place occupied by him or under his control or from the possession of the person to whom he may so have delivered it. (Code 1852, §835; Code 1867, §4386; Code 1876, §4015; Code 1886, §4736; Code 1896, §5493; Code 1907, §7766; Code 1923, §5480; Code 1940, T. 15, §109.)
AL Code § 15-5-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures.|Article 1 - Search Warrants.|Section 15-5-11 - Receipt for Property Taken.

Section 15-5-11Receipt for property taken. When an officer takes property under a search warrant, he must give a receipt to the person from whom it was taken or in whose possession it was found if required. (Code 1852, §836; Code 1867, §4387; Code 1876, §4016; Code 1886, §4737; Code 1896, §5494; Code 1907, §7767; Code 1923, §5481; Code 1940, T. 15, §110.)
AL Code § 15-5-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures.|Article 1 - Search Warrants.|Section 15-5-12 - Warrant to Be Executed and Returned Within 10 Days.

Section 15-5-12Warrant to be executed and returned within 10 days. A search warrant must be executed and returned to the judge or the magistrate by whom it was issued within 10 days after its date; if not executed after such time, it is void. (Code 1852, §837; Code 1867, §4388; Code 1876, §4017; Code 1886, §4738; Code 1896, §5495; Code 1907, §7768; Code 1923, §5482; Code 1940, T. 15, §111.)
AL Code § 15-5-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures.|Article 1 - Search Warrants.|Section 15-5-13 - Contents of Return; Copies to Be Furnished.

Section 15-5-13Contents of return; copies to be furnished. In his return of a search warrant to the judge or the magistrate, the officer serving such must specify with particularity the property taken, and the applicant for the warrant and the persons from whose possession the property was taken are entitled to a copy of the return, signed by the judge or the magistrate. (Code 1852, §838; Code 1867, §4389; Code 1876, §4018; Code 1886, §4739; Code 1896, §5496; Code 1907, §7769; Code 1923, §5483; Code 1940, T. 15, §112.)
AL Code § 15-5-14 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures.|Article 1 - Search Warrants.|Section 15-5-14 - Disposition of Taken Property by Court if Property Stolen or Embezzled.

Section 15-5-14Disposition of taken property by court if property stolen or embezzled. When the property is taken under a search warrant, it shall be delivered to the court issuing the warrant. If the property was stolen or embezzled, the court shall cause it to be delivered to the owner, on satisfactory proof of his title and the payment by him of all fees. If the warrant was issued on the grounds specified in subdivisions (2) and (3) of Section 15-5-2, the officer effecting the warrant must retain the property in his possession, subject to the order of the court to which he is required to return the proceedings or of the court in which the offense is triable in respect to which the property was taken. (Code 1852, §839; Code 1867, §4390; Code 1876, §4019; Code 1886, §4740; Code 1896, §5497; Code 1907, §7770; Code 1923, §5484; Code 1940, T. 15, §113.)
AL Code § 15-5-15 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures.|Article 1 - Search Warrants.|Section 15-5-15 - Hearing on Controverted Grounds; Authentication of Testimony as to Such Facts.

Section 15-5-15Hearing on controverted grounds; authentication of testimony as to such facts. If the grounds on which a search warrant was issued be controverted, the judge or the magistrate must proceed to hear the testimony, which must be reduced to writing and authenticated in the manner prescribed in Section 15-5-4. (Code 1852, §840; Code 1867, §4391; Code 1876, §4020; Code 1886, §4741; Code 1896, §5498; Code 1907, §7771; Code 1923, §5485; Code 1940, T. 15, §114.)
AL Code § 15-5-16 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures.|Article 1 - Search Warrants.|Section 15-5-16 - Restoration of Taken Property to Defendant; Property to Be Forwarded to Court if Not Restored.

Section 15-5-16Restoration of taken property to defendant; property to be forwarded to court if not restored. (a) If it appears that the property taken is not the same as that described in a search warrant or that there is no probable cause for believing the existence of the ground on which the warrant issued, the judge or the magistrate must direct it to be restored to the person from whom it was taken. (b) If the property is not directed to be restored under the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the judge or the magistrate shall annex together the search warrant, the return and the depositions and return them to the court having power to inquire into the offense in respect to which the search warrant was issued. (Code 1852, §§841, 842; Code 1867, §§4392, 4393; Code 1876, §§4021, 4022; Code 1886, §§4742, 4743; Code 1896, §§5499, 5500; Code 1907, §§7772, 7773; Code 1923, §§5486, 5487; Code 1940, T. 15, §§115, 116.)
AL Code § 15-5-17 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures.|Article 1 - Search Warrants.|Section 15-5-17 - Searching of Person Charged With Felony for Weapon or Evidence in Judge's or Magistrate's Presence.

Section 15-5-17Searching of person charged with felony for weapon or evidence in judge's or magistrate's presence. When a person charged with a felony is supposed by the judge or the magistrate before whom he is brought to have upon his person a dangerous weapon or anything which may be used as evidence of the commission of the offense, the judge or the magistrate may direct him to be searched in his presence and such weapon or other thing to be retained, subject to the order of the court in which the defendant may be tried. (Code 1852, §844; Code 1867, §4395; Code 1876, §4024; Code 1886, §4745; Code 1896, §5502; Code 1907, §7775; Code 1923, §5489; Code 1940, T. 15, §118.)
AL Code § 15-5-18 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures.|Article 1 - Search Warrants.|Section 15-5-18 - Payment of Fees and Costs.

Section 15-5-18Payment of fees and costs. The complainant must pay the fees of a search warrant before he is entitled to the same, and must also pay the officer his fees for the execution before the same is executed; and if, on the hearing, it appears that there was no probable cause for believing the existence of the grounds on which the warrant was issued, the whole costs may be taxed against the complainant and an execution issued therefor, returnable on any day the judge or the magistrate may direct. (Code 1852, §843; Code 1867, §4394; Code 1876, §4023; Code 1886, §4744; Code 1896, §5501; Code 1907, §7774; Code 1923, §5488; Code 1940, T. 15, §117.)
AL Code § 15-5-19 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures.|Article 1 - Search Warrants.|Section 15-5-19 - Penalty for Procuring Maliciously and Without Probable Cause.

Section 15-5-19Penalty for procuring maliciously and without probable cause. Any person who maliciously and without probable cause procures a search warrant to be issued and executed shall be fined on conviction not less than $20.00 nor more than $500.00, and may also be imprisoned in the county jail or sentenced to hard labor for the county for not more than six months. (Code 1852, §43; Code 1867, §3584; Code 1876, §4141; Code 1886, §4011; Code 1896, §5483; Code 1907, §7756; Code 1923, §5470; Code 1940, T. 15, §99.)
AL Code § 15-5-30 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures.|Article 2 - Searches, etc., of Persons in Public Places.|Section 15-5-30 - Authority of Peace Officer to Stop and Question.

Section 15-5-30Authority of peace officer to stop and question. A sheriff or other officer acting as sheriff, his deputy or any constable, acting within their respective counties, any marshal, deputy marshal or policeman of any incorporated city or town within the limits of the county or any highway patrolman or state trooper may stop any person abroad in a public place whom he reasonably suspects is committing, has committed or is about to commit a felony or other public offense and may demand of him his name, address and an explanation of his actions. (Acts 1966, Ex. Sess., No. 157, p. 183, §1.)
AL Code § 15-5-31 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures.|Article 2 - Searches, etc., of Persons in Public Places.|Section 15-5-31 - Search for Dangerous Weapon; Procedure if Weapon or Other Thing Found.

Section 15-5-31Search for dangerous weapon; procedure if weapon or other thing found. When a sheriff or other officer acting as sheriff, his deputy or any constable, acting within their respective counties, any marshal, deputy marshal or policeman of any incorporated city or town within the limits of the county or any highway patrolman or state trooper has stopped a person for questioning pursuant to this article and reasonably suspects that he is in danger of life or limb, he may search such person for a dangerous weapon. If such officer finds such a weapon or any other thing, the possession of which may constitute a crime, he may take and keep it until the completion of the questioning, at which time he shall either return it, if lawfully possessed, or arrest such person. (Acts 1966, Ex. Sess., No. 157, p. 183, §2.)
AL Code § 15-5-60 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures.|Article 4 - Alabama Comprehensive Criminal Proceeds Forfeiture Act.|Section 15-5-60 - Short Title.

Section 15-5-60Short title.  This article shall be known and may be cited as the Alabama Comprehensive Criminal Proceeds Forfeiture Act. (Act 2014-306, p. 1103, §1.)
AL Code § 15-5-61 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures.|Article 4 - Alabama Comprehensive Criminal Proceeds Forfeiture Act.|Section 15-5-61 - Seizure and Forfeiture of Proceeds, Property, etc., Acquired Through the Commission of Certain Criminal Offenses.

Section 15-5-61Seizure and forfeiture of proceeds, property, etc., acquired through the commission of certain criminal offenses. (a) Any property, proceeds, or instrumentality of every kind, used or intended for use in the course of, derived from, or realized through the commission of a felony offense, as defined in this article, or a misdemeanor offense under Article 3, Chapter 12, Title 13A, relating to prostitution offenses, or as inducement or attempt or conspiracy to commit such offenses, is subject to civil forfeiture.  (b) This article does not apply to or limit forfeiture under Sections 20-2-93, 13A-11-84, 13A-12-30, or 13A-12-198. (Act 2014-306, p. 1103, §2; Act 2016-282, §8.)
AL Code § 15-5-62 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures.|Article 4 - Alabama Comprehensive Criminal Proceeds Forfeiture Act.|Section 15-5-62 - Definitions.

Section 15-5-62Definitions.  For the purposes of this article, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) FELONY OFFENSE. Any act that could be charged as a felony criminal offense under the Code of Alabama 1975, whether or not a formal criminal prosecution or delinquent proceeding began at the time the forfeiture was initiated.  (2) FINANCIAL INSTITUTION. A bank, credit union, or savings and loan association. (3) INNOCENT OWNER. A bona fide purchaser or lienholder of property that is subject to forfeiture, including any of the following: a. A person who has a valid claim, lien, or other interest in the property seized who did not know or consent to the conduct that caused the property to be forfeited, seized, or abandoned under subdivision (1) of Section 15-5-63. b. A person who did not participate in the commission of a crime or delinquent act giving rise to the forfeiture. c. A victim of an alleged criminal offense. (4) INSTITUTED PROMPTLY. The filing by the district attorney or prosecutorial entity of a civil in rem proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction within 42 days of seizure, unless good cause is shown for delay. (5) INSTRUMENTALITY. Property otherwise lawful to possess that is used in or intended to be used in a criminal offense. The term includes, but is not limited to, a firearm, a mobile instrumentality, a computer, a computer network, a computer system, computer software, a telecommunications device, money, or any other means of exchange. (6) LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. Any municipal, county, or state agency the personnel of which have the power of arrest and to perform law enforcement functions, including prosecutorial entities. (7) PROCEEDS. Includes both of the following: a. In cases involving unlawful goods, services, or activities, proceeds includes any property derived directly or indirectly from an offense. The term includes, but is not limited to, money or any other means of exchange. The term is not limited to the net gain or profit realized from the offense. b. In cases involving lawful goods or services that are sold or provided in an unlawful manner, proceeds are the amount of money or other means of exchange acquired through the illegal transaction resulting in the forfeiture, less the direct costs lawfully incurred in providing the goods or services. The lawful costs deduction does not include any part of the overhead expenses of, or taxes paid by, the entity providing the goods or services. The alleged offender or delinquent has the burden to prove that any costs are lawfully incurred. (8) PROPERTY. Any real or personal property and any benefit, privilege, claim, position, interest in an enterprise, or right derived, directly or indirectly, from the criminal offense. (Act 2014-306, p. 1103, §3.)
AL Code § 15-5-64 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures.|Article 4 - Alabama Comprehensive Criminal Proceeds Forfeiture Act.|Section 15-5-64 - Determination of Abandonment.

Section 15-5-64Determination of abandonment.  In order for property or proceeds to be deemed abandoned, a representative of the law enforcement agency having possession of abandoned property or proceeds shall file with the district attorney a sworn affidavit setting forth the circumstances of the abandonment, including the results of a search of records to identify the owner or lienholders. The records to be searched shall include records of the Alabama Department of Revenue, judge of probate, and the Secretary of State. After the filing of the affidavit, the district attorney or Attorney General may file an action in the circuit court to declare the property or proceeds abandoned. If the location of the owner, registrant, secured party, or lienholder is unknown, service shall be made at the last known address of the current owner, registrant, secured party, or lienholder, as well as by publication on a governmental web site or a newspaper of general circulation for a period of three weeks. The sworn affidavit and a certificate of service shall accompany any action filed by the district attorney to any order of court. (Act 2014-306, p. 1103, §5.)
AL Code § 15-5-65 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 5 - Searches and Seizures.|Article 4 - Alabama Comprehensive Criminal Proceeds Forfeiture Act.|Section 15-5-65 - Disposition of Proceeds.

Section 15-5-65Disposition of proceeds. (a) Unless by other agreement of the primary law enforcement agency and the prosecutorial entity, the proceeds from any forfeiture shall be used, first, for payment of all proper expenses of the proceedings for forfeiture and sale, including expenses of seizure, maintenance of or custody, advertising, prosecution, and court costs. The remaining proceeds from the sale or distribution shall be awarded by the court pursuant to recommendation of the prosecutorial entity on a pro rata share to the participating law enforcement agencies, the prosecutorial entity that pursued the action, and as payment of restitution to any victims of the underlying offense. Any proceeds from sales authorized by this section awarded by the court to a county or municipal law enforcement agency shall be deposited into the respective county or municipal general fund and made available to the appropriate law enforcement agency upon requisition of the chief law enforcement official of the agency. Any monies or proceeds authorized by this article and ordered by the court to be distributed to the district attorney shall be deposited into the district attorney's solicitor's fund to be expended for lawful law enforcement purposes. (b) Upon motion of any party, a proceeding instituted under this article shall be stayed pending the disposition of the underlying criminal action. (c) Any applicable filing fee, court process, or other costs associated with the filing of an action or lien pursuant to this article may not be waived, and shall be payable at the conclusion of the action and deducted from the total award ordered by the court. In the event the plaintiff does not prevail in the action, all filing fees and court costs shall be paid within 15 days from the court's order denying relief. (Act 2014-306, p. 1103, §6.)
AL Code § 15-6-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 6 - Peace Proceedings and Proceedings to Preserve Order.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 15-6-1 - Sheriff Principal Conservator of the Peace.

Section 15-6-1Sheriff principal conservator of the peace. The sheriff is the principal conservator of the peace in his county, and it is his duty to suppress all riots, unlawful assemblies and affrays. In the execution of such duty, he may summon to his aid as many of the men of his county as he thinks proper. (Code 1852, §407; Code 1867, §3956; Code 1876, §4025; Code 1886, §4679; Code 1896, §5160; Code 1907, §7518; Code 1923, §5135; Code 1940, T. 15, §398.)
AL Code § 15-6-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 6 - Peace Proceedings and Proceedings to Preserve Order.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 15-6-2 - Judges Authorized to Require Persons to Give Security to Keep Peace.

Section 15-6-2Judges authorized to require persons to give security to keep peace. The judges of the circuit, district and municipal courts are authorized to require persons to give security to keep the peace in the manner provided in this chapter. (Code 1852, §408; Code 1867, §3957; Code 1876, §4026; Code 1886, §4680; Code 1896, §5161; Code 1907, §7519; Code 1923, §5136; Code 1940, T. 15, §399.)
AL Code § 15-6-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 6 - Peace Proceedings and Proceedings to Preserve Order.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 15-6-4 - Refusal, etc., of Municipal Official to Comply With Order of Governor.

Section 15-6-4Refusal, etc., of municipal official to comply with order of Governor. Any official of a municipality who fails, refuses or neglects to comply with any order or direction of the Governor of the State of Alabama which is made by the Governor under the laws of Alabama authorizing him to enforce the laws and preserve the peace of the state shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be fined not less than $50.00 upon conviction and may, in the discretion of the court trying the case, be punished by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months at hard labor for the county. (Acts 1919, No. 170, p. 163; Code 1923, §5137; Code 1940, T. 15, §400.)
AL Code § 15-6-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.|Chapter 6 - Peace Proceedings and Proceedings to Preserve Order.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 15-6-3 - Offense Committed or Threatened in Presence of Judge.

Section 15-6-3Offense committed or threatened in presence of judge. Any person who, in the presence of a judge, commits or threatens to commit an offense against the person or property of another or contends with another with angry words may be ordered, without process, to enter into an undertaking to keep the peace for a term not exceeding 12 months and, in event of refusal, may be committed as in other cases. (Code 1852, §424; Code 1867, §3973; Code 1876, §4043; Code 1886, §4697; Code 1896, §5178; Code 1907, §7537; Code 1923, §5155; Code 1940, T. 15, §418.)