Before the Attorney General commences any action under this article, the Attorney General may issue subpoenas to any person to appear and produce relevant papers, documents, and physical evidence, and administer an oath or affirmation to any person, in aid of any investigation or inquiry into possible violations of this article. The subpoenas shall be served in accordance with the appropriate Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure. Upon failure of a person without lawful excuse to obey such subpoena, the Attorney General may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an order compelling compliance. After an action is commenced, discovery may proceed in accordance with the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 6 - Offenses Involving Danger to the Person.
Article 8 - Human Trafficking.
Section 13A-6-150 - Short Title.
Section 13A-6-151 - Definitions.
Section 13A-6-152 - Human Trafficking in the First Degree.
Section 13A-6-153 - Human Trafficking in the Second Degree.
Section 13A-6-154 - Evidence of Certain Facts or Conditions Not Deemed a Defense.
Section 13A-6-155 - Mandatory Restitution.
Section 13A-6-156 - Forfeiture of Profits or Proceeds and Interest in Property.
Section 13A-6-157 - Civil Action by Victims; Venue; Relief Awarded.
Section 13A-6-157.1 - Action by Attorney General; Venue.
Section 13A-6-158 - Limitation Period.
Section 13A-6-159 - Affirmative Defense.
Section 13A-6-160 - Concurrent Prosecuting Authority; Separate Offenses.
Section 13A-6-161 - Subpoena Power of Attorney General; Discovery.
Section 13A-6-162 - Violations; Penalties.
Section 13A-6-163 - Prosecution of Human Trafficking Offenses Against Minors.