Alabama § 16-28-17 - When Child May Be Taken into Custody.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 16-28-17 — When Child May Be Taken into Custody., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-28-17. When Child May Be Taken into Custody.
It shall be the duty of the attendance officer, probation officer or other officer authorized to execute writs of arrest to take into custody without warrant any child required to attend school or be instructed by a private tutor who is found away from home and not in the custody of the person having charge or control of such child during school hours and who has been reported by any person authorized to begin proceedings or prosecutions under the provisions of this article as a truant. Such child shall forthwith be delivered to the person having charge or control of said child or to the principal teacher of the school or the private tutor from whom said child is a truant. If such child is an habitual truant, he shall be brought before the juvenile court for such disposition as the judge of said court finds proper from the facts.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 16-28-17
What does Code of Alabama § 16-28-17 cover?
Section 16-28-17 ("When Child May Be Taken into Custody.") 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.
How do I cite Alabama § 16-28-17?
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