There is a newer version of the Code of Alabama
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Other previous versions
View our newest version here

2009 Alabama Code
Title 15 — CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Chapter 21 — HABEAS CORPUS.
Section 15-21-27 Penalty - Unlawful detention or arrest after discharge order; civil action for damages.

Section 15-21-27

Penalty - Unlawful detention or arrest after discharge order; civil action for damages.

Any officer or other person who has the custody of a party produced on habeas corpus and who detains him after an order of the court or judge for his discharge or enlargement or afterwards arrests him without a legal and proper cause, warrant or other process shall be fined, on conviction thereof, not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00, and is also responsible in a civil action for any damages the party may have sustained.

(Code 1852, §738; Code 1867, §4289; Code 1876, §4965; Code 1886, §4788; Code 1896, §4841; Code 1907, §7036; Code 1923, §4335; Code 1940, T. 15, §31.)

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Alabama may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.