Alabama § 13A-11-72.2 Firearm Possession Prohibited for Persons Charged with Certain Felony Offenses When Released Pending or During Trial

Alabama Statutes

§ 13A-11-72.2 — Firearm Possession Prohibited for Persons Charged with Certain Felony Offenses When Released Pending or During Trial

Alabama § 13A-11-72.2

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 13ACriminal Code

Ch. 11Offenses Against Public Order and Safety

Art. 3Offenses Relating to Firearms and Weapons

Div. 2Pistols

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Ala. Code § 13A-11-72.2 (2026).

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(a)It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly have a firearm in his or her possession or under his or her control when the person has been charged with committing or attempting to commit a crime of violence as defined in Section 13A-11-70, misdemeanor offense of domestic violence as defined in Section 13A-11-72, or violent offense as listed in Section 12-25-32(15), and thereafter has been released pending or during trial.

(b)Unless waived by the defendant, a person may not be convicted of violating this section unless the person is first convicted of the crime of violence as defined in Section 13A-11-70, misdemeanor offense of domestic violence as defined in Section 13A-11-72, or violent offense listed in Section 12-25-32(15), or a lesser included offense, which gave rise to the ch

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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly have a firearm in his or her possession or under his or her control when the person has been charged with committing or attempting to commit a crime of violence as defined in Section 13A-11-70, misdemeanor offense of domestic violence as defined in Section 13A-11-72, or violent offense as listed in Section 12-25-32(15), and thereafter has been released pending or during trial.
(b) Unless waived by the defendant, a person may not be convicted of violating this section unless the person is first convicted of the crime of violence as defined in Section 13A-11-70, misdemeanor offense of domestic violence as defined in Section 13A-11-72, or violent offense listed in Section 12-25-32(15), or a lesser included offense, which gave rise to the charge and for which the person was released pending or during trial.
(c) A person who violates this section shall be guilty of a Class C felony.