When a defendant in a criminal case has been committed to the custody of the commissioner of the department or another facility as provided by Section 15-16-43, such department or facility may not release such defendant from custody unless authorized to do so by court order as provided in this article.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Article 4 - Criminal Psychopath Release Restriction Act.
Section 15-16-60 - Short Title.
Section 15-16-61 - Definitions.
Section 15-16-62 - Defendant Not Released From Custody Unless Authorized by Court Order.
Section 15-16-64 - Date of Hearing; Notice.
Section 15-16-65 - Appointed Counsel; Payment.
Section 15-16-66 - Release of Defendant Upon Failure to Hold Hearing.
Section 15-16-67 - Determination as to Condition of Defendant; Disposition of Defendant.