Code of Alabama - Title 36: Public Officers and Employees - Section 36-15-14 - Attorney General may direct prosecution in criminal cases

Section 36-15-14 - Attorney General may direct prosecution in criminal cases.

The Attorney General, either in person or by one of his or her assistants, at any time he or she deems proper, either before or after indictment, may superintend and direct the prosecution of any criminal case in any of the courts of this state. The district attorney prosecuting in such court, upon request, shall assist and act in connection with the Attorney General or his or her assistant in such case.

(Acts 1915, No. 655, p. 719, § 2; Code 1923, §859; Code 1940, T. 55, §235; Act 2011-574, p. 1219, §1.)

Last modified: May 3, 2021