It is the duty of the court, before administering the oath prescribed by law to any grand, petit or tales jurors, to ascertain that such juror possesses the qualifications required by law, and the duty required of the court by this section shall be considered imperative.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 12-16-1 - When Words "Jury" or "Juries" Include Court or Judge.
Section 12-16-2 - Persons Exempted From Jury Duty.
Section 12-16-4 - Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 594, P. 712, &Sect;11, Effective April 27, 1978.
Section 12-16-5 - Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 594, P. 712, &Sect;11, Effective April 27, 1978.
Section 12-16-6 - Duty of Court to Ascertain Qualifications Before Administering Oath to Jurors.
Section 12-16-8 - Employees Excused From Employment; Compensation; Postponement of Service.
Section 12-16-8.1 - Discharge of Employee or Adverse Employee Action.
Section 12-16-9 - Separation and Sequestration of Jury in Felony Cases.
Section 12-16-11 - Charge of Court to Jury Generally.
Section 12-16-12 - When Charge Must Be Written and Filed in Record.
Section 12-16-13 - Charges Moved for by Parties; Appeals; General Charges.
Section 12-16-14 - Taking of Written Evidence by Jury on Retirement.
Section 12-16-15 - Polling of Jurors and Proceedings Thereupon.