The district attorney also has authority to issue subpoenas for witnesses on the part of the state, to appear either before the grand jury or before any court in his circuit.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 21 - Evidence and Witnesses.
Section 12-21-240 - Attendance of Witnesses - Generally.
Section 12-21-241 - Attendance of Witnesses - Where Case Continued.
Section 12-21-242 - Attendance of Witnesses - on Remand for New Trial.
Section 12-21-243 - Subpoena of Witnesses - Grand Jury Appearance.
Section 12-21-244 - Subpoena of Witnesses - Trial Appearance.
Section 12-21-245 - Subpoena of Witnesses - Authority of District Attorney.
Section 12-21-246 - Subpoena of Witnesses - Execution.
Section 12-21-247 - Conditional Judgment Against Defaulting Witnesses - Entry.
Section 12-21-248 - Conditional Judgment Against Defaulting Witnesses - Notice; When Made Absolute.