Alabama Statutes

§ 13A-10-2 — Obstructing Governmental Operations

Alabama·Title 13A Criminal Code·Ch. 10 Offenses Against Public Administration·Art. 1 Obstruction of Public Administration
(a)A person commits the crime of obstructing governmental operations if, by means of intimidation, physical force or interference or by any other independently unlawful act, he:
(1)Intentionally obstructs, impairs or hinders the administration of law or other governmental function; or
(2)Intentionally prevents a public servant from performing a governmental function.
(b)This section does not apply to the obstruction, impairment or hindrance of the making of an arrest.
(c)Obstructing governmental operations is a Class A misdemeanor.

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Legislative History

(Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, §4505.)

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