Alabama § 12-22-243 - Affirmation of Judgment in Capital Cases.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 12-22-243 — Affirmation of Judgment in Capital Cases., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-22-243. Affirmation of Judgment in Capital Cases.
Upon affirmation of a judgment carrying the death penalty, the Court of Criminal Appeals must direct the sentence to be executed and, if the day appointed for the execution of the sentence has passed, must specify a day for the execution of the sentence, and the judgment and sentence must be executed accordingly.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 12-22-243
What does Code of Alabama § 12-22-243 cover?
Section 12-22-243 ("Affirmation of Judgment in Capital Cases.") 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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