Alabama Code 15-22-51. Investigation by probation officer
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 15-22-51
- 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.
- following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
After conviction, the court may continue the case for any amount of time reasonably necessary to enable the probation officer or specialist to conduct the investigation and generate the written report of investigation.