(a) Whenever a victim is unable to attend such trial or hearing or any portion thereof by reason of death; disability; hardship; incapacity; physical, mental, or emotional condition; age; or other inability, the victim, the victim's guardian or the victim's family may select a representative who shall be entitled to exercise any right granted to the victim, pursuant to the provisions of this article.
(b) Provided, however, in the event of a dispute, the court in its discretion may designate such representative.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Chapter 14 - Trial Arrangements.
Article 4 - Crime Victims' Court Attendance.
Section 15-14-50 - Short Title.
Section 15-14-51 - Legislative Findings; Purpose of Article.
Section 15-14-52 - Definitions.
Section 15-14-53 - Right of Victim to Be Present in Courtroom.
Section 15-14-54 - Victim May Not Be Excluded From Courtroom; Removal Generally.
Section 15-14-55 - Exemption From Rule Requiring Exclusion of Witnesses From Court.
Section 15-14-56 - Designation of Representative When Victim Unable to Attend.
Section 15-14-57 - Effect of Nonattendance of Representative.