Alabama § 15-13-116 Surrender of Principal in Open Court

Alabama Statutes

§ 15-13-116 — Surrender of Principal in Open Court

Alabama § 15-13-116

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 15Criminal Procedure

Ch. 13Bail

Art. 6Alabama Bail Reform Act of 1993

Div. 4Effect of Undertaking and Discharge of Bail

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Ala. Code § 15-13-116 (2026).

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When the defendant is before the court pertaining to the case(s), the sureties of such bail may surrender the defendant in court by notifying the judge that it is their desire to surrender the defendant. The judge shall then order the sheriff, or other officer who has the duty of taking defendants into custody after conviction, to take custody of the defendant. In such event, the surety is not required to produce a bondsman’s warrant or certified copy of bond to the court.

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When the defendant is before the court pertaining to the case(s), the sureties of such bail may surrender the defendant in court by notifying the judge that it is their desire to surrender the defendant. The judge shall then order the sheriff, or other officer who has the duty of taking defendants into custody after conviction, to take custody of the defendant. In such event, the surety is not required to produce a bondsman’s warrant or certified copy of bond to the court.