Alabama Statutes

§ 15-16-42 — Final Hearing Following Finding of Probable Cause

Alabama § 15-16-42

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 15Criminal Procedure

Ch. 16Insanity

Art. 3Commitment

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Bluebook

Ala. Code § 15-16-42 (2026).

Text

Whenever the court finds probable cause pursuant to Section 15-16-41, the court shall hold a final hearing within 30 days to determine whether the defendant shall be involuntarily committed.

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Legislative History

(Acts 1981, No. 81-708, p. 1189, §2.)

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