Alabama § 17-12-25 - Notice of Failure to Make Return.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 17-12-25 — Notice of Failure to Make Return., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-12-25. Notice of Failure to Make Return.
Whenever the return of any officer, required to be made to the Secretary of State or to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, is not received within the time prescribed, the Secretary of State or Speaker of the House of Representatives must give notice thereof to the district attorney of the proper circuit and furnish the district attorney with the certificate specified in Section 17-12-24.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 17-12-25
What does Code of Alabama § 17-12-25 cover?
Section 17-12-25 ("Notice of Failure to Make Return.") 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 § 17-12-25?
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