Alabama § 15-6-61 - Forfeiture; Remittance of Amount Specified.
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§ 15-6-61. Forfeiture; Remittance of Amount Specified.
(a) An undertaking to keep the peace is forfeited by the commission by the defendant of any offense upon the person or property of another, which may be ascertained by a jury, without the conviction of the defendant therefor, in the circuit court on 10 days’ notice to the parties against whom the forfeiture is sought.
(b) On a forfeiture of an undertaking to keep the peace, the court may remit any portion of the amount specified therein, according to the circumstances of the case.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 15-6-61 cover?
Section 15-6-61 ("Forfeiture; Remittance of Amount Specified.") 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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