When any of the following crimes have been committed:

(1) Kidnapping with the intent of obtaining money or property for release of the person kidnapped;

Terms Used In Alabama Code 15-9-1

  • 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
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • property: includes both real and personal property. 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
  • United States: includes the territories thereof and the District of Columbia. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(2) Attempt to kidnap with the intent to obtain money or property for the release of the person attempted to be kidnapped;
(3) Arson in the first degree which produces death or maiming of any person;
(4) Arson in the second degree which produces death or maiming of any person;
(5) Burglary in the first degree;
(6) Sabotage or attempt to sabotage any property, facility or service that is being used in connection with national defense, with intent to injure the United States, the State of Alabama or any facilities or property used for national defense, where loss of life occurs by reason of such sabotage or attempt;
(7) Exploding or setting off dynamite or other explosives in certain places as described in Section 13-2-61;
(8) First degree murder;
(9) Rape;
(10) Carnal knowledge of a girl under 12 years of age;
(11) Carnal knowledge of a woman or girl by administering a drug, etc.;
(12) Robbery;
(13) Train robbery;
(14) Treason; or
(15) Any other crime which is punishable by death;

the Governor, upon application of the district attorney in the county in which it shall have been committed, may offer publicly a reward not exceeding $10,000.00 to the person who shall give information leading to the arrest and conviction of the guilty person; provided, however, that in cases involving murder, attempted murder, assassination or attempted assassination of any member of the judiciary, public or state official or any law enforcement officer, the Governor may increase the reward up to a maximum of $10,000.00. Any such reward shall be paid to the informer by the state by order of the court before which such conviction is had.

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