Alabama § 14-3-36 - Taking Charge of Convict’s Effects.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 14-3-36 — Taking Charge of Convict’s Effects., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-3-36. Taking Charge of Convict’s Effects.
The officer in charge of any prison or camp must take in charge any property, money or other thing of value in the possession of any convict at the time of the delivery of such convict to him and shall pay or deliver the same to such person as the convict may in writing direct, to the convict on his discharge or to his personal representative in case of his death previous thereto, and should no personal representative be appointed within six months after his death, then into the State Treasury.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 14-3-36
What does Code of Alabama § 14-3-36 cover?
Section 14-3-36 ("Taking Charge of Convict’s Effects.") 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 § 14-3-36?
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