Alabama Statutes

§ 36-15-12 — Institution and Prosecution of Legal Proceedings in Name of State

Alabama § 36-15-12

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 36Public Officers and Employees

Ch. 15Attorney General

Art. 1General Provisions

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Ala. Code § 36-15-12 (2026).

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The Attorney General is authorized to institute and prosecute, in the name of the state, all civil actions and other proceedings necessary to protect the rights and interests of the state.

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Legislative History

(Code 1896, §2029; Code 1907, §636; Code 1923, §854; Code 1940, T. 55, §229.)

Nearby Sections

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Appointment of Commissioners in Other States or Territories to Take and Certify Depositions, Receive Acknowledgment and Take Proof of Conveyances of Property, Etc., Within State

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Issuance of Passports; Disposition of Fees

§ 36-1-11

Concurrent Employment in Private Sector

§ 36-1-12

Sovereign Immunity

§ 36-1-13

Alabama Second Amendment Protection Act

§ 36-1-2

Validity of Official Acts of De Facto Official; Liabilities of Such Official

§ 36-1-3

Reduction of Number of Printed Copies of Reports

§ 36-1-4

Payroll Deductions, Etc., for Community Chests, Etc

§ 36-1-4.1

Payroll Deductions for Local United Way, Etc.; Definitions; Procedures; List of Organizations Exclusive

§ 36-1-4.2

Deductions from Salaries of Firefighters; Procedure

§ 36-1-4.3

Salary Deductions for Dues, Contributions, and Premiums; Termination of Deductions; Administration Fee

§ 36-1-4.4

Salary Deductions for Dues and Contributions for Employee Organizations; Termination of Deductions

§ 36-1-4.5

Payroll Deduction for the Foster Care Trust Fund

§ 36-1-4.6

Salary Deductions for Purchase of Computers and Computer Software

§ 36-1-5

Right to Decline Portion of Benefit Payable Under Retirement or Pension and Relief System; Disposition of Amounts Declined

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