When a person complained of is brought before the circuit, district or municipal court judge, he and his witnesses must be heard in his defense; and, if on hearing the witnesses on both sides it appears that there is no just reason to fear the commission of the offense, the defendant must be discharged. If the hearing is continued, the judge shall require the defendant to give bail for his appearance, and, failing to furnish the bail, the defendant must be committed to jail.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Chapter 6 - Peace Proceedings and Proceedings to Preserve Order.
Article 2 - Proceedings Before Judges.
Section 15-6-20 - Examination of Complainant and Witnesses; Form of Affidavit.
Section 15-6-21 - Arrest Warrant.
Section 15-6-22 - Hearing; Discharge of Defendant; Continuation of Hearing.
Section 15-6-23 - When Costs to Be Paid by Complainant.
Section 15-6-25 - Discharge of Defendant; Commitment to Jail; Contents of Commitment Warrant.
Section 15-6-26 - Prosecution Costs; Execution for Collection.