Alabama § 15-13-102 - Definitions and Purpose of Bail.
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§ 15-13-102. Definitions and Purpose of Bail.
As used in this article, “bail” is the release of a person who has been arrested and is being held in the custody of the State of Alabama or one of its subdivisions for the commission of a criminal offense. The primary purpose of bail is to procure the release of a person charged with an offense upon obtaining assurance, with or without security, of the defendant’s future appearance in court.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 15-13-102 ("Definitions and Purpose of Bail.") 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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