Alabama § 15-13-65 - Return of Cash Deposit Upon Surrender by Defendant.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 15-13-65 — Return of Cash Deposit Upon Surrender by Defendant., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-13-65. Return of Cash Deposit Upon Surrender by Defendant.
If money has been deposited instead of bail and at any time before the forfeiture thereof the defendant surrenders himself to the officer to whom the commitment was directed, the court must order a return of the deposit to the defendant upon producing the certificate of the officer showing the surrender.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 15-13-65
What does Code of Alabama § 15-13-65 cover?
Section 15-13-65 ("Return of Cash Deposit Upon Surrender by Defendant.") 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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