Alabama Code 15-13-153. Value of property determined by approving authority
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 15-13-153
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- 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.
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- property: includes both real and personal property. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
Any person having the authority to approve and accept property bail shall determine the sufficiency of the bail. As to the value of the property being pledged, the person may take into consideration any property appraisals, including the appraised value by the tax assessor office of the county, or any other documents presented by the owner of the property reflecting a value. The person may request the property owner to produce any documents or other forms which in his or her opinion may aid in the determination of sufficiency. The person may rely solely on the information provided in the affidavit provided by the owner without any verification.