Alabama § 12-16-222 - Right to Counsel Unaffected; Counsel Prohibited Within Jury.
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§ 12-16-222. Right to Counsel Unaffected; Counsel Prohibited Within Jury.
No provision of this division shall be construed to deny a witness or criminal defendant the right to confer with or be represented by counsel concerning his appearance within or testimony before a duly empaneled grand jury, provided however, nothing contained in this section shall be construed so as to permit or authorize such persons to be accompanied by counsel within a grand jury.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 12-16-222
What does Code of Alabama § 12-16-222 cover?
Section 12-16-222 ("Right to Counsel Unaffected; Counsel Prohibited Within Jury.") 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.
How do I cite Alabama § 12-16-222?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 12-16-222" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 12-16-222 apply to my situation?
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