Alabama § 15-10-41 - Form of Writ - Felony.
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§ 15-10-41. Form of Writ - Felony.
When the indictment is for a felony, the writ of arrest may be substantially in the following form:
State of Alabama,
_____ County.
To any sheriff of the state:
An indictment having been found against A. B., at the ______ session, 20__, of the ______ court of _____ County, for the offense of ______ (describing the offense so as to show that it is a felony), you are, therefore, commanded forthwith to arrest the said defendant and commit him to jail; and that you return this writ according to law.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 15-10-41 cover?
Section 15-10-41 ("Form of Writ - Felony.") 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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