Alabama Code 15-27-9. Definitions

For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(1) CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCIES. As defined in Section 41-9-590.

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Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
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

(2) RECORD. The term shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:

a. Arrest and conviction records.

b. Booking or arrest photographs of the petitioner.

c. Index references such as the State Judicial Information System or any other governmental index references for public records search.

d. Records relating to administrative suspension pursuant to Article 14 of Chapter 5A of Title 32, including driver license suspension records.

e. Other data, whether in documentary or electronic form, relating to the arrest, charge, or conviction.

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