Alabama § 26-5-35 - Proceedings Upon Failure of Conservator to Obey Process to Appear and File Accounts and Vouchers.
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§ 26-5-35. Proceedings Upon Failure of Conservator to Obey Process to Appear and File Accounts and Vouchers.
If a conservator fails to obey any process requiring him or her to appear and file his or her accounts and vouchers for a final or partial settlement, the court of probate may, by attachment, compel his or her appearance and may, if on appearance he or she refuses to file such accounts and vouchers or to show good cause for his or her omission, imprison him or her for a period not exceeding six months.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 26-5-35 cover?
Section 26-5-35 ("Proceedings Upon Failure of Conservator to Obey Process to Appear and File Accounts and Vouchers.") 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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