15 chapters · 334 sections in this title.
Ala. Code § 30-5A-5 Lack of Knowledge by Defendant of Order
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Lack of knowledge by the defendant of the order which was violated shall be an affirmative defense to conviction for violating this chapter at trial only, but shall not affect the determination of the arresting officer in deciding to arrest. Nothing in this section shall change t…
Ala. Code § 30-5A-6 Authority to Enforce Orders through Contempt Proceedings Not Diminished
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to diminish the inherent authority of the courts to enforce their lawful orders through civil or criminal contempt proceedings. (Acts 1993, No. 93-325, p. 495, §6.)
Ala. Code § 30-5A-7 Chapter to Be Construed in Pari Materia with Certain Laws
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The provisions of this chapter shall be construed in pari materia with all laws which relate to punishment and sentences for any civil or criminal offense, including, but not limited to, contempt of court, domestic abuse, child abuse, family abuse, or juvenile abuse, and the puni…