Alabama § 36-19-17 - Taking, Etc., of Testimony by Fire Marshal, Etc., During Investigations.
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§ 36-19-17. Taking, Etc., of Testimony by Fire Marshal, Etc., During Investigations.
The Fire Marshal or his deputies, when in their opinion it is necessary, may take or cause to be taken the testimony on oath of all persons supposed to be cognizant of any facts or have means of knowledge in relation to the matter as to which an investigation is being held and shall cause the same to be reduced to writing.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 36-19-17 ("Taking, Etc., of Testimony by Fire Marshal, Etc., During Investigations.") 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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