Alabama § 15-23-76 Right to Be Present and Heard at Court Proceeding

Alabama Statutes

§ 15-23-76 — Right to Be Present and Heard at Court Proceeding

Alabama § 15-23-76

Title 15Criminal Procedure

Ch. 23Alabama Crime Victims

Art. 3Crime Victims’ Rights

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Ala. Code § 15-23-76 (2026).

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It is the discretion of the victim to exercise the right to be present and heard, where authorized by law, at a court proceeding. The absence of the victim at the proceeding of the court does not preclude the court from going forth with the proceeding. The right of the victim to be heard may be exercised, where authorized by law, at the discretion of the victim, through an oral statement or submission of a written statement.

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It is the discretion of the victim to exercise the right to be present and heard, where authorized by law, at a court proceeding. The absence of the victim at the proceeding of the court does not preclude the court from going forth with the proceeding. The right of the victim to be heard may be exercised, where authorized by law, at the discretion of the victim, through an oral statement or submission of a written statement.