Alabama § 15-27-10 - Maintenance of Investigative Files, Reports, Case Files, Etc.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 15-27-10 — Maintenance of Investigative Files, Reports, Case Files, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-27-10. Maintenance of Investigative Files, Reports, Case Files, Etc.
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a criminal justice agency, a law enforcement agency or official, a district attorney or a prosecuting authority, the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, or the Department of Human Resources from maintaining an investigative file, report, case file, or log which may include any evidence, biological evidence, photographs, exhibits, or information in documentary or electronic form.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the Department of Human Resources from continuing to maintain any documentation, reports, case files, or evidence needed for the protection of children or vulnerable adults.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 15-27-10
What does Code of Alabama § 15-27-10 cover?
Section 15-27-10 ("Maintenance of Investigative Files, Reports, Case Files, 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.
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