In all civil cases sounding in damages involving the question of rape, assault with intent to ravish, seduction, divorce or any other case where the evidence is vulgar, obscene or relates to the improper acts of the sexes and tends to debauch the morals of the young, the presiding judge shall have the right, in his discretion and on his own motion, or on motion of plaintiffs or defendants or their attorneys, to hear and try the case after clearing the courtroom of all or any portion of the audience whose presence is not necessary.
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.