Alabama Code 12-22-245. Effect of undertaking when conviction reversed and case remanded
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 12-22-245
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- 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.
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- 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.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
When the judgment of conviction is reversed and the case remanded, such undertaking binds the defendant to appear from time to time until discharged by law and to answer the charge, as in bail before conviction, but the defendant is not bound to appear before the trial court pending his appeal.