Alabama Code 38-7-17. Duty of district attorney to enforce chapter or prosecute violations
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Attorney's Note
Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Violation | up to 30 days | up to $200 |
Terms Used In Alabama Code 38-7-17
- circuit: means judicial circuit. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- shall: is a lways mandatory and not merely directory:
(1) CHILD. See Alabama Code 38-7-2
It shall be the duty of every district attorney or assistant district attorney within the circuit, county or other territory for which he is elected or appointed to institute action for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter or to prosecute action for the violation of the provisions of this chapter, or both.