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.)
Nearby Sections
15
§ 13A-1-1
Short Title§ 13A-1-11
Effective Date§ 13A-1-2
Definitions§ 13A-1-3
General Purposes of Title§ 13A-1-6
General Rule of Construction§ 13A-1-8
Procedural Matters; Civil Liabilities Not Affected by Title; Prosecution When More Than One Offense§ 13A-1-9
Lesser Included Offenses§ 13A-10-1
Definitions§ 13A-10-10
Impersonating Public Servant§ 13A-10-100
Definitions§ 13A-10-101
Perjury in the First Degree§ 13A-10-102
Perjury in the Second Degree