Alabama Code 15-13-158. Cash bail: Deposit with clerk
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 15-13-158
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
At any time after an order admitting a defendant to bail, the defendant or another person may deposit with the clerk of the court in which the defendant is held to answer, or the court’s designee, the sum mentioned in the order in cash. A receipt of the moneys issued by the clerk or the court’s designee shall be provided to the person posting the cash bail. A release shall be issued for the defendant and the defendant shall be discharged from custody.