When the information is filed in the circuit court, if the summons is served 20 days before the day specified in the order, such case shall stand for trial on that day; and, if the summons is served less than 20 days before the day specified in the order, then the court shall on the day specified in the order make an order setting another day on which the defendant shall answer the information and the case stand for trial. The case shall have precedence and priority over all other business in such court and, shall be proceeded with in all respects as civil actions are conducted, with the right to either party to except to the rulings of the court and to reserve such exceptions as in civil actions. The defendant shall be entitled to a trial by jury on any issue of fact, whenever he demands the same.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 36 - Public Officers and Employees.
Section 36-11-2 - Disqualification From Holding Office a Ground for Impeachment.
Section 36-11-6 - Institution of Impeachment Proceedings by Five Resident Taxpayers.
Section 36-11-7 - Contents and Execution of Information Generally.
Section 36-11-8 - Verification of Information When Filed by Taxpayers; Costs Generally.
Section 36-11-11 - Proceedings in Supreme Court - Powers of Examiners as to Witnesses.
Section 36-11-22 - Preparation of Final Record of Impeachment Proceedings.
Section 36-11-23 - Certification of Vacancy in Office Upon Final Judgment of Conviction.
Section 36-11-25 - Proceedings Where Defendant Has Removed, Absconded, or Secreted Himself.