Alabama § 45-45-233.33 - Accepting a Bribe.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 45-45-233.33 — Accepting a Bribe., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-45-233.33. Accepting a Bribe.
Any sheriff, deputy sheriff, policeman, peace officer, warrant magistrate, or any other person who has the power to arrest or to hold another person in custody, or any public official or employee, who receives a fee or rebate or receives or agrees to receive anything of value, including any stock or a beneficial interest in a surety or bail bond company, from any person engaged in the bail bond business, or from any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the bail bond business or otherwise engaged in the business of undertaking to act as surety on bail bonds, with an understanding, expressed or implied, that his or her actions, decisions, or judgment will be influenced thereby or that he or she will favor any person, firm, or corporation in the approval or disapproval of bail bonds or in granting access to any jail where prisoners are kept, shall be guilty of accepting a bribe and shall be punished as prescribed by Section 13A-10-61.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 45-45-233.33
What does Code of Alabama § 45-45-233.33 cover?
Section 45-45-233.33 ("Accepting a Bribe.") 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 § 45-45-233.33?
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