When the defendant is before the court pertaining to the case(s), the sureties of such bail may surrender the defendant in court by notifying the judge that it is their desire to surrender the defendant. The judge shall then order the sheriff, or other officer who has the duty of taking defendants into custody after conviction, to take custody of the defendant. In such event, the surety is not required to produce a bondsman's warrant or certified copy of bond to the court.
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.