Alabama § 12-16-6 - Duty of Court to Ascertain Qualifications Before Administering Oath to Jurors.
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§ 12-16-6. Duty of Court to Ascertain Qualifications Before Administering Oath to Jurors.
It is the duty of the court, before administering the oath prescribed by law to any grand, petit or tales jurors, to ascertain that such juror possesses the qualifications required by law, and the duty required of the court by this section shall be considered imperative.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 12-16-6 cover?
Section 12-16-6 ("Duty of Court to Ascertain Qualifications Before Administering Oath to Jurors.") 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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