2006 Alabama Code - Section 12-15-5 — Exercise of authority by district attorney in juvenile proceedings generally; assistance of juvenile court by district attorney; representation of state by district attorney in cases appealed by juvenile courts.
The district attorney of the judicial circuit in which the case is pending may exercise his authority in all cases arising under this chapter.
The juvenile court may call upon the district attorney to assist the court in any proceeding under this chapter. It shall be the duty of such district attorney to render such assistance when so requested.
Said district attorney shall represent the state in all cases arising under this chapter appealed from the juvenile court.
(Acts 1975, No. 1205, p. 2384, §5-107.)
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