Alabama Statutes

§ 15-16-66 — Release of Defendant Upon Failure to Hold Hearing

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If a hearing is not held within 60 days of receipt by the court of the notice described in Section 15-16-63, the defendant shall be released forthwith unless for good cause shown the hearing is continued for a reasonable time.

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Legislative History

(Acts 1988, No. 88-581, p. 906, §7.)

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