Alabama § 15-23-71 - Plea Agreement.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 15-23-71 — Plea Agreement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-23-71. Plea Agreement.
The victim has the right to be present at any proceeding at which a negotiated plea for the person accused of committing the criminal offense against the victim will be presented to the court. The court shall not accept a plea agreement unless:
(1) The prosecuting attorney advises the court that, before requesting the negotiated plea, reasonable efforts were made to confer with the victim.
(2) Reasonable efforts are made to give the victim notice of the plea proceeding, including the offense to which the defendant will plead guilty, the date that the plea will be presented to the court, the terms of any sentence agreed to as part of the negotiated plea, and that the victim has the right to be present.
(3) The prosecuting attorney advises the court that, to the best of his or her knowledge, the notice requirements of this article have been met.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 15-23-71
What does Code of Alabama § 15-23-71 cover?
Section 15-23-71 ("Plea Agreement.") 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 § 15-23-71?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 15-23-71" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 15-23-71 apply to my situation?
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