If a defendant does not plead guilty, the trial of the charge as a youthful offender shall be before the judge without a jury.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Chapter 19 - Youthful Offenders.
Section 15-19-2 - Investigations for Court by Probation Officers.
Section 15-19-3 - Trial - Sessions to Be Separate From Adult Trials.
Section 15-19-4 - Trial - Without Jury.
Section 15-19-6 - Disposition Upon Adjudication.
Section 15-19-7 - Effect of Determination; Access to Records of Youthful Offender.