Alabama § 15-4-9 - Issuance and Execution of Arrest Warrant for Accused; Appearance of Accused Before Judge.
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§ 15-4-9. Issuance and Execution of Arrest Warrant for Accused; Appearance of Accused Before Judge.
(a) If a jury summoned under this chapter finds that the deceased came to his death by the act of another by unlawful means, the coroner may issue a warrant of arrest for such person, which may be executed in the same manner as provided in Chapter 7 of this title.
(b) When arrested, the person must be brought before the district court of the county in which the inquest was held, and the district court judge must proceed to examine the charge and commit, bail or discharge the defendant as upon a warrant of arrest under the provisions of such chapter.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 15-4-9 ("Issuance and Execution of Arrest Warrant for Accused; Appearance of Accused Before Judge.") 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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