(a) The court may, on motion and due notice thereof, require the parties to produce books, documents or writings in their possession, custody, control or power which contain evidence pertinent to the issues.
(b) If the plaintiff or prosecution fails to comply with such order, the court may, on motion, give the like judgment for the defendant as in cases of dismissal; and, if the defendant fails to comply with such order, the court may, on motion, give judgment against him by default.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 21 - Evidence and Witnesses.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 12-21-1 - Production of Books, etc., Generally - by Parties; Failure to Comply.
Section 12-21-2 - Production of Books, etc., Generally - by Resident Nonparties; Failure to Comply.
Section 12-21-3 - Compelling Books, etc., to Be Produced; Parol in Lieu Thereof.
Section 12-21-4 - Taking of Affidavits Outside State.
Section 12-21-5 - Copy of Hospital Records - Admissibility.
Section 12-21-6 - Copy of Hospital Records - Subpoena Duces Tecum; Inspection; Form; Weight.
Section 12-21-6.1 - Reproduction and Delivery of Medical Records.
Section 12-21-7 - Copy of Hospital Records - Certificate of Custodian.
Section 12-21-8 - Destruction of Exhibits Offered and Received in Evidence.
Section 12-21-9 - Exclusion of Audience Where Evidence Vulgar, Etc.
Section 12-21-10 - Division Cumulative as to Proof of Documents or Records.
Section 12-21-11 - Applicability of Provisions Regulating Admissibility or Proof of Facts.