Alabama Code 36-11-24. Proceedings under chapter not to be barred by statutes of limitations; effect of judgment under chapter generally; indictment, etc., of accused
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 36-11-24
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- 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
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
No statute of limitation shall be valid as a bar to any of the proceedings provided for by this chapter. The penalties in cases arising under the provisions of this chapter shall not extend beyond the removal from office and the disqualification from holding office under the authority of this state for the term for which the accused was elected or appointed, but the accused shall be liable to indictment, trial and punishment as prescribed by law.