Alabama Code 36-11-13. Proceedings in circuit court – Issuance and service of order to appear and answer information, summons and copy of information; setting of trial date and granting of continuances generally
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 36-11-13
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- circuit: means judicial circuit. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
If such information is filed in the circuit court, the judge of such court shall make an order requiring the officer proceeded against to appear at a place and on a day to be specified in the order and answer the information. The clerk of the court shall issue a summons, in which shall be set forth a copy of the order, directed to any sheriff of the state of Alabama, and which, together with a copy of the information, shall be served on such defendant. Another day may be set and other summons issued as often as may be necessary, and continuances may be granted in the discretion of the court.