(a) In any prosecution or action under the provisions of Section 13A-9-13.1, a negotiable instrument for which the information required in subsections (b) and (c) of this section is available at the time of issuance shall constitute prima facie evidence of the identity of the party issuing the negotiable instrument and that such person was a party authorized to draw upon the named account.
(b) To establish this prima facie evidence, the following information regarding the identity of the party presenting the negotiable instrument shall be requested by the party receiving such instrument: The presenter's name, residence address, and home phone number. Such information may be provided by either of two methods:
(1) It may be recorded upon the negotiable instrument itself; or
(2) The number of a check-cashing identification card issued by the receiving party may be recorded on the negotiable instrument. Such check-cashing identification card shall be issued only after the information required in this subsection has been placed on file by the receiving party.
(c) In addition to the information required in subsection (b) of this section, the party receiving a negotiable instrument shall witness the signature or endorsement of the party presenting such negotiable instrument and, as evidence of such, the receiving party shall initial the negotiable instrument.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 9 - Forgery and Fraudulent Practices.
Article 1 - Forgery and Related Offenses.
Section 13A-9-1 - Definitions.
Section 13A-9-2 - Forgery in the First Degree.
Section 13A-9-3 - Forgery in the Second Degree.
Section 13A-9-3.1 - Forgery in the Third Degree.
Section 13A-9-4 - Forgery in the Fourth Degree.
Section 13A-9-5 - Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument in the First Degree.
Section 13A-9-6 - Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument in the Second Degree.
Section 13A-9-6.1 - Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument in the Third Degree.
Section 13A-9-7 - Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument in the Fourth Degree.
Section 13A-9-9 - Criminal Possession of Forgery Device.
Section 13A-9-10 - Criminal Simulation.
Section 13A-9-11 - Obtaining Signature by Deception.
Section 13A-9-12 - Offering False Instrument for Recording; Nullifaction or Expungement From Record.
Section 13A-9-13.1 - Negotiating Worthless Negotiable Instrument - Generally.
Section 13A-9-13.3 - Negotiating Worthless Negotiable Instrument - Prima Facie Evidence of Identity.
Section 13A-9-14 - Illegal Possession or Fraudulent Use of Credit Card or Debit Card.
Section 13A-9-14.1 - Fraud by Persons Authorized to Provide Goods and Services; Definitions.
Section 13A-9-15 - Reporting of Credit Card Lost, Stolen, or Mislaid.
Section 13A-9-16 - Unlawfully Using Slugs - Definitions.
Section 13A-9-17 - Unlawfully Using Slugs - Prohibition.
Section 13A-9-18 - Criminal Impersonation.
Section 13A-9-18.1 - Giving of False Name or Address to a Law Enforcement Officer.
Section 13A-9-19 - Change Bills - Emitting as Money.