Alabama § 15-9-4 - Deciding of Claims to Rewards by Courts.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 15-9-4 — Deciding of Claims to Rewards by Courts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-9-4. Deciding of Claims to Rewards by Courts.
When any reward shall be offered for the recovery of stolen property or for information which may lead to the arrest or the arrest and conviction of any criminal, or for both, the court before which conviction is had or the circuit court in the county where the offense was committed, at a criminal session, may decide upon the claims of the parties interested in such reward.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 15-9-4
What does Code of Alabama § 15-9-4 cover?
Section 15-9-4 ("Deciding of Claims to Rewards by Courts.") 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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