Alabama Code 12-22-150. Duty of trial judge to enter appeal; automatic stay of execution; how appeal governed
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 12-22-150
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- 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
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
In all cases wherein a defendant is tried and convicted for the commission of a felony against the peace and dignity of the State of Alabama and the death sentence is imposed, it shall be the duty of the trial judge, immediately after the imposition of sentence, to enter of record, with or without the direction or election of the defendant, that the defendant appeals from said judgment of conviction. Upon the entry of an order of appeal from such judgment of conviction, execution of sentence shall automatically be stayed pending said appeal. Said appeal, except as otherwise provided in this division, shall in all respects be governed as provided by law and rules of court.