Ala. Code § 15-8-1

Current with legislation from 2024 effective through May 17, 2024.

Section 15-8-1 - "Indictment" defined

An "indictment" is an accusation in writing presented by the grand jury of the county, charging a person with an indictable offense. The distinction between indictments and presentments is abolished.

Ala. Code § 15-8-1 (1975)

Code 1852, §§559, 560; Code 1867, §§4109, 4110; Code 1876, §§4782, 4783; Code 1886, §4364; Code 1896, §4892; Code 1907, §7130; Code 1923, §4525; Code 1940, T. 15, §228.