Any officer mentioned in Section 30-4-64, when, in his opinion, a person in his jurisdiction is guilty of desertion or failure to support his family, shall institute a complaint to bring such person charged with such desertion or failure to support his wife or children before the court. (Acts 1919, No. 181, p. 176; Code 1923, §4483; Code 1940, T. 34, §93.)
Institution of Desertion, Nonsupport, Etc., Proceedings - Duty of Probation Officer
Ala. Code § 30-4-54, under Criminal Desertion and Nonsupport Proceedings.
Ala. Code § 30-4-54