Alabama § 31-2A-10 - (Article 10.) Restraint of Persons Charged with Offenses.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 31-2A-10 — (Article 10.) Restraint of Persons Charged with Offenses., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-2A-10. (Article 10.) Restraint of Persons Charged with Offenses.
Any person subject to this code charged with an offense under this code may be ordered into arrest or confinement, as circumstances may require. When any person subject to this code is placed in arrest or confinement prior to trial, immediate steps shall be taken to inform the person of the specific wrong of which the person is accused and diligent steps shall be taken to try the person or to dismiss the charges and release the person.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 31-2A-10
What does Code of Alabama § 31-2A-10 cover?
Section 31-2A-10 ("(Article 10.) Restraint of Persons Charged with Offenses.") 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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