Alabama § 15-23-75 - Right to Information Concerning Defendant’s Sentence, Request for Notice, Post-Conviction Review, Etc.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 15-23-75 — Right to Information Concerning Defendant’s Sentence, Request for Notice, Post-Conviction Review, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-23-75. Right to Information Concerning Defendant’s Sentence, Request for Notice, Post-Conviction Review, Etc.
The victim has the right to the following information:
(1) As soon as practicable, after the date of sentencing, the office of the prosecuting attorney shall notify the victim of the sentence imposed on the defendant.
(2) The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the appropriate agencies and departments to whom request for notice should be provided.
(3) The status of any post-conviction court review or appellate proceeding or any decisions arising from those proceedings shall be furnished to the victim by the Office of the Attorney General or the office of the district attorney, whichever is appropriate, immediately after the status is known.
(4) If the terms and conditions of a post-arrest release include a requirement that the accused post a bond, the sheriff or municipal jailer shall, upon request, notify the victim of the release on bond of the defendant.
(5) The agency having physical custody of a prisoner shall, if provided a request for notice, and as soon as practicable, give notice to the victim of the escape and, subsequently, the return of the prisoner into custody.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 15-23-75
What does Code of Alabama § 15-23-75 cover?
Section 15-23-75 ("Right to Information Concerning Defendant’s Sentence, Request for Notice, Post-Conviction Review, Etc.") 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 § 15-23-75?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 15-23-75 apply to my situation?
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