Alabama § 14-8-44 - Construction of Article Generally; Effect of Article Upon Existing Programs Operating or Functioning Pursuant to Local Law.
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§ 14-8-44. Construction of Article Generally; Effect of Article Upon Existing Programs Operating or Functioning Pursuant to Local Law.
The provisions of this article are cumulative and shall not be construed to repeal or supersede any laws not directly inconsistent herewith.
It is specifically provided that any work release program in operation or functioning pursuant to any local law on August 24, 1976, may be continued pursuant to such local law and shall not be affected in any way by this article. The county conducting such program may, however, at its option convert the program to a program to be governed by this article.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 14-8-44 ("Construction of Article Generally; Effect of Article Upon Existing Programs Operating or Functioning Pursuant to Local Law.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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