Alabama § 15-13-123 - Surety Discharged - Failing to Accept Detainer.
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§ 15-13-123. Surety Discharged - Failing to Accept Detainer.
In all cases where any law enforcement officer, as described in Section 15-13-122, who has custody of a defendant for which a surety presents to the officer a bondsman’s process in order to place a detainer on the defendant, refuses to accept and place a detainer on the defendant or in detainer cases where the defendant is released and the surety is not notified or given the opportunity to arrest the defendant as set out in Section 15-13-122, the surety shall be exonerated of all liability on the bail by the court having jurisdiction over the bail.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 15-13-123
What does Code of Alabama § 15-13-123 cover?
Section 15-13-123 ("Surety Discharged - Failing to Accept Detainer.") 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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