The Governor may cause proceedings to be instituted in the name of the State of Alabama for the acquirement by condemnation of any lands, rights-of-way or material needed for the use of the penitentiary, or the maintenance or operation of the prison system of the state, the purchase of which may be authorized by law. Such proceedings must be had in the probate court of the county in which such lands or other property, or a material part thereof, may be situated, and prosecuted in the name of the State of Alabama in accordance with the provisions of this chapter providing for the condemnation of lands for the public uses so far as the same may be applicable; except, that the application need not be certified, nor shall security for costs be required of the state.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 1A - Eminent Domain Generally.
Section 18-1A-271 - Acquisition of Lands, etc., for State Prison System.
Section 18-1A-273 - Acquisition of Easements for Crossings by Railroads, Etc.
Section 18-1A-275 - Guardian Ad Litem for Infants or Incompetents.
Section 18-1A-276 - Hearing; Order Granting or Refusing Complaint.
Section 18-1A-277 - Hearing to Be Conducted as in Civil Cases.
Section 18-1A-278 - Who May Appear at Proceedings and Trials.
Section 18-1A-279 - Commissioners - Appointment; Qualifications; Certificate; Vacancies.
Section 18-1A-280 - Commissioners - Service of Notice of Appointment.
Section 18-1A-281 - Commissioners - Assessment of Damages and Compensation; View; Hearing.
Section 18-1A-283 - Appeal From Order of Condemnation.
Section 18-1A-285 - Separate Bonds Required in Case of Joint Appeals.
Section 18-1A-286 - Appeal to Circuit Court Upon Denial of Application by Probate Court.
Section 18-1A-287 - Order of Condemnation on Appeal.
Section 18-1A-288 - Appeal From Final Judgment of Circuit Court.
Section 18-1A-290 - Time for Payment of Damages and Compensation; Effect of Failure to Pay Damages.
Section 18-1A-294 - Probate Court Deemed Open at All Times.
Section 18-1A-295 - Use of Condemnation Proceedings by Institutions of Higher Learning.