Terms Used In Alabama Code 15-8-1

  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • writing: includes typewriting and printing on paper. See Alabama Code 1-1-1

An “indictment” is an accusation in writing presented by the grand jury of the county, charging a person with an indictable offense. The distinction between indictments and presentments is abolished.