Alabama § 15-13-61 - When Bail Not Deemed Discharged.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 15-13-61 — When Bail Not Deemed Discharged., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-13-61. When Bail Not Deemed Discharged.
No bail undertaking shall be discharged by reason of the want of the qualifications required in this chapter, by reason of there not being the requisite number of bail, by reason of any agreement other than is expressed in the undertaking, by reason of the infancy, coverture, lunacy or any other incapacity of any of the other parties thereto, because the defendant has not joined in the same or because the undertaking of bail is taken and approved by the sheriff or his deputy, where the defendant is released from custody on approval of such undertaking of bail.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 15-13-61
What does Code of Alabama § 15-13-61 cover?
Section 15-13-61 ("When Bail Not Deemed Discharged.") 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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