Ala. Code § 45-49-171.67
Current with legislation from 2024 effective through May 17, 2024.
The County Medical Examiner of Mobile County or any law enforcement officer having jurisdiction and with the approval of the county medical examiner shall take possession of personal effects on or about the dead body and notify the next of kin in regard to the death. Such personal effects may be retained as evidence if deemed necessary or forthwith be returned to the next of kin.
Ala. Code § 45-49-171.67 (1975)