Alabama § 15-14-56 Designation of Representative When Victim Unable to Attend

Alabama Statutes

§ 15-14-56 — Designation of Representative When Victim Unable to Attend

Alabama § 15-14-56

Title 15Criminal Procedure

Ch. 14Trial Arrangements

Art. 4Crime Victims’ Court Attendance

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Ala. Code § 15-14-56 (2026).

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(a)Whenever a victim is unable to attend such trial or hearing or any portion thereof by reason of death; disability; hardship; incapacity; physical, mental, or emotional condition; age; or other inability, the victim, the victim’s guardian or the victim’s family may select a representative who shall be entitled to exercise any right granted to the victim, pursuant to the provisions of this article.

(b)Provided, however, in the event of a dispute, the court in its discretion may designate such representative.

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(a) Whenever a victim is unable to attend such trial or hearing or any portion thereof by reason of death; disability; hardship; incapacity; physical, mental, or emotional condition; age; or other inability, the victim, the victim’s guardian or the victim’s family may select a representative who shall be entitled to exercise any right granted to the victim, pursuant to the provisions of this article.
(b) Provided, however, in the event of a dispute, the court in its discretion may designate such representative.