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Terms Used In Alabama Code 15-16-62

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

When a defendant in a criminal case has been committed to the custody of the commissioner of the department or another facility as provided by Section 15-16-43, such department or facility may not release such defendant from custody unless authorized to do so by court order as provided in this article.