Alabama § 14-11-70 - Prohibited Activities; Violations.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 14-11-70 — Prohibited Activities; Violations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-11-70. Prohibited Activities; Violations.
(a) No inmate in the custody of the Department of Corrections or city and county jails shall establish or maintain an account on any Internet-based social networking website.
(b) For purposes of this section, social networking website means an Internet-based website that has any of the following capabilities:
(1) Allows users to create web pages or profiles about themselves that are available to the general public or to any other users.
(2) Offers a mechanism for communication among users, such as a forum, chat room, electronic mail, or instant messaging.
(c) Any inmate or other person working in conjunction with a state correction’s inmate who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500).
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 14-11-70
What does Code of Alabama § 14-11-70 cover?
Section 14-11-70 ("Prohibited Activities; Violations.") 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 § 14-11-70?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 14-11-70 apply to my situation?
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