For the public welfare, a pardon granted by the board pursuant to this article shall not require formal delivery to and acceptance by the candidate's family or legal heirs in order to be considered valid.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Chapter 22 - Pardons, Paroles, and Probation.
Article 6 - The Scottsboro Boys Act.
Section 15-22-110 - Short Title.
Section 15-22-112 - Definitions.
Section 15-22-113 - Conditions; Petition; Hearing.
Section 15-22-114 - Validity of Posthumous Pardon.
Section 15-22-115 - Liability Under Article; Legal Claims; Privileged Records.