The obligation of sureties is continued beyond the finding of a guilty verdict by the judge or by a jury in cases where the maximum sentence, set out by law, does not exceed 10 years and where the court desires to continue the case for a probation hearing so long as the court has not announced the sentence to be imposed or sentenced the defendant in any form as set out by law. In such cases, the obligation of the sureties is continued until there has been a determination and order by the court of denying or granting probation. In cases where the maximum sentence as set out by law is less than 10 years, and the court has imposed a sentence, the sureties, may continue their obligation on such bail beyond the findings or rendering of the verdict but such an agreement shall be entered on the docket or case summary sheet and the surety shall execute their name or names by the entry.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Article 6 - Alabama Bail Reform Act of 1993.
Division 4 - Effect of Undertaking and Discharge of Bail.
Section 15-13-113 - Effect of Undertaking: To What Extent Binds Parties Thereto.
Section 15-13-114 - Obligation of Sureties Continues During Trial.
Section 15-13-115 - Obligation of Sureties in Probation Cases.
Section 15-13-116 - Surrender of Principal in Open Court.
Section 15-13-118 - Arrest of Defendant by Surety After Conditional Forfeiture.
Section 15-13-120 - Substitution of Bail.
Section 15-13-121 - Bail Not Discharged by Irregularities or by Want of Qualifications.
Section 15-13-122 - Bondsman's Process - Detainer.
Section 15-13-123 - Surety Discharged - Failing to Accept Detainer.