Alabama § 15-9-41 - Arrest Without Warrant - When Authorized; Persons Authorized to Make Arrest; Appearance of Accused Before Judge.
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§ 15-9-41. Arrest Without Warrant - When Authorized; Persons Authorized to Make Arrest; Appearance of Accused Before Judge.
(a) An officer or private citizen, without a warrant, may lawfully arrest an individual upon reasonable information that the individual stands charged in the courts of another state with any of the following:
(1) A crime punishable by death.
(2) A crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year.
(3) Any crime otherwise punishable as a felony.
(b) Following an arrest pursuant to subsection (a), the arrestee must receive a hearing before a district or circuit court judge with all practicable speed. A complaint must be made against him or her under oath setting forth the ground for the arrest as in Section 15-9-40. Thereafter, his or her answer shall be heard as if he or she had been arrested on a warrant.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 15-9-41
What does Code of Alabama § 15-9-41 cover?
Section 15-9-41 ("Arrest Without Warrant - When Authorized; Persons Authorized to Make Arrest; 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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