Alabama § 45-51-82.27 Decision to Screen or Divert Cases; Approval After Indictment

Alabama Statutes

§ 45-51-82.27 — Decision to Screen or Divert Cases; Approval After Indictment

Alabama § 45-51-82.27

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 45Local Laws

Ch. 51Montgomery County

Art. 8Courts

Part 3District Attorney

Subpart 2Pretrial Diversion Program

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Ala. Code § 45-51-82.27 (2026).

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Prior to the issuance of an indictment by a grand jury, the responsibility and authority for the decision to screen or divert cases, or to refuse to screen or divert particular cases, shall rest within the sole judgment and discretion of the district attorney for the circuit. After the issuance of an indictment, a criminal case shall not be diverted or screened without the express approval and concurrence of the presiding judge of the circuit or a circuit court judge designated by him or her for such purposes.

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Prior to the issuance of an indictment by a grand jury, the responsibility and authority for the decision to screen or divert cases, or to refuse to screen or divert particular cases, shall rest within the sole judgment and discretion of the district attorney for the circuit. After the issuance of an indictment, a criminal case shall not be diverted or screened without the express approval and concurrence of the presiding judge of the circuit or a circuit court judge designated by him or her for such purposes.