Terms Used In Alabama Code 12-11-7

  • circuit: means judicial circuit. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

The circuit clerk shall, immediately after an order for a special session is made, mail to each party and his attorney of record in any case subject to trial at such session a copy of such order, addressed to such party or attorney at the post office nearest his residence, if known, duly stamped. Subpoenas shall issue for witnesses in any civil or criminal case at such special session.