Alabama § 15-8-70 - Presentation to Court and Endorsement; Limitations on Entry in Minutes and Inspection.
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§ 15-8-70. Presentation to Court and Endorsement; Limitations on Entry in Minutes and Inspection.
All indictments must be presented to the court by the foreman of the grand jury in the presence of at least 11 other jurors, must be endorsed “filed” and must have the endorsement dated and signed by the clerk; but no entry of an indictment found must be made on the minutes, nor must any indictment be inspected by any other person than the district attorney, the presiding judge and the clerk of the court until the defendant has been arrested or has given bail for his appearance.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 15-8-70 cover?
Section 15-8-70 ("Presentation to Court and Endorsement; Limitations on Entry in Minutes and Inspection.") 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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