Terms Used In Alabama Code 15-6-23

  • circuit: means judicial circuit. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.

If the circuit, district or municipal court judge regards a complaint as unfounded or frivolous, he may order the complainant to pay the costs of prosecution; and, upon making such order, execution may issue to enforce the payment thereof.