Alabama § 12-21-401 - Definitions.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 12-21-401 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-21-401. Definitions.
In this article:
(1) “Foreign jurisdiction” means a state other than this state.
(2) “Foreign subpoena” means a subpoena issued in a civil action under authority of a court of record of a foreign jurisdiction.
(3) “Person” means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government, or governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity.
(4) “State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, a federally recognized Indian tribe, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
(5) “Subpoena” means a document, however denominated, issued in a civil action under authority of a court of record requiring a person to:
(A) Attend and give testimony at a deposition.
(B) Produce and permit inspection and copying of designated books, documents, records, electronically stored information, or tangible things in the possession, custody, or control of the person.
(C) Permit inspection of premises under the control of the person.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 12-21-401
What does Code of Alabama § 12-21-401 cover?
Section 12-21-401 ("Definitions.") 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 § 12-21-401?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 12-21-401" (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 § 12-21-401 apply to my situation?
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