Alabama § 15-14-2 - Defendant Not to Be Tried until Case on Docket One Day.
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§ 15-14-2. Defendant Not to Be Tried until Case on Docket One Day.
No person shall be tried on an indictment presented by the grand jury until at least one entire day after the case has been placed upon the trial docket of the court, except with the consent of the defendant. This section shall not apply to cases where an indictment has been quashed or demurrer sustained thereto and a new indictment for identical offense is returned on the same day.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 15-14-2
What does Code of Alabama § 15-14-2 cover?
Section 15-14-2 ("Defendant Not to Be Tried until Case on Docket One Day.") 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.
How do I cite Alabama § 15-14-2?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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