(a) Upon written request of the victim, the prosecuting attorney shall notify the victim of all charges filed against the defendant, criminal proceedings, except initial appearances, as soon as practicable, including any changes that may occur.
(b) The victim shall provide to and maintain with the office of the prosecuting attorney a request for notice on a form provided by the agency. The form shall include the telephone number and address of the victim. If the victim fails to keep this information current, his or her request for notice shall be considered withdrawn and void. Except as otherwise provided, all notices provided to a victim pursuant to this article shall be on forms developed and produced for the appropriate government agency or office.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Chapter 23 - Alabama Crime Victims.
Article 3 - Crime Victims' Rights.
Section 15-23-60 - Definitions.
Section 15-23-61 - Designated Representative.
Section 15-23-65 - Prosecuting Attorney Required to Confer With Victim Before Commencement of Trial.
Section 15-23-66 - No Right to Direct Prosecution.
Section 15-23-67 - Right to Be Present Throughout Proceedings.
Section 15-23-68 - Waiting Area for Victim; Court to Minimize Contact of Victim With Defendant.
Section 15-23-70 - Right to Refuse Defendant's Request for Interview.
Section 15-23-71 - Plea Agreement.
Section 15-23-72 - Right to Pre-Sentence Information.
Section 15-23-73 - Impact Statement; Right to Review Pre-Sentence Investigative Report.
Section 15-23-76 - Right to Be Present and Heard at Court Proceeding.
Section 15-23-77 - Right to Have Property Returned.
Section 15-23-78 - Right to Information From Agency Having Physical Custody of Prisoner.
Section 15-23-79 - Submission of Victim's Statement Into Prisoner's Records.
Section 15-23-80 - Facility With Custody of Defendant to Send Victim Release Opinion.
Section 15-23-82 - Clerk of Court to Accept and Disburse Restitution.
Section 15-23-83 - Assertion of Rights by Attorney General or District Attorney.
Section 15-23-84 - Failure to Provide Right or Notice Not Grounds for Setting Aside Sentence.