§ 12-12-60 Electronic uniform non-traffic citation and complaint

Terms Used In Alabama Code > Title 12 > Chapter 12 > Article 3A - Nontraffic Offenses

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the 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
  • 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
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • writing: includes typewriting and printing on paper. See Alabama Code 1-1-1