Alabama § 12-16-12 - When Charge Must Be Written and Filed in Record.
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§ 12-16-12. When Charge Must Be Written and Filed in Record.
The charge of the judge must be taken down by the court reporter or by some stenographer appointed by the court and reduced to writing and filed as a part of the record proper of the case, unless both parties or their counsel waive the reporting and making the charge a part of the record.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 12-16-12
What does Code of Alabama § 12-16-12 cover?
Section 12-16-12 ("When Charge Must Be Written and Filed in Record.") 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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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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