Code of Alabama
Ala. Code § 13A-12-30 (2026)
Forfeiture of Gambling Devices and Gambling Proceeds.
✓ official Alabama Legislature (ALISON) text, current July 2026
(a) Any gambling device or gambling record possessed or used in violation of this article is forfeited to the state, and shall by court order be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the court directs.
(b) Any vehicle possessed or used in violation of this article may be forfeited to the state and disposed of by court order as authorized by law.
(c) Money used as bets or stakes in gambling activity in violation of this article is forfeited to the state and by court order shall be transmitted to the General Fund of the state.
(Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, §6140.)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 15
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1997–2023 · leading case: Houston Cnty. Econ. Dev. Auth. v. State of Alabama, 168 So. 3d 4 (Ala. 2014).
Houston Cnty. Econ. Dev. Auth. v. State of Alabama, 168 So. 3d 4 (Ala. 2014). “On July 26, 2012, the State instituted a civil-forfeiture proceeding in the Houston Circuit Court under the provisions of § 13A-12-30, Ala.Code 1975, seeking forfeiture of the items and currency seized during the July 25 search of Center Stage.”
State v. Greenetrack, Inc., 154 So. 3d 940 (Ala. 2014). “, as it was in Macon County Greyhound Park, to determine the legality of certain conduct or devices by means of some action other than a criminal prosecution or a forfeiture under Ala.Code 1975, § 13A-12-30.” 60 So.3d at 842 n.”
Tyson v. Jones, 60 So. 3d 831 (Ala. 2010). “No attempt is made here, as it was in Macon County Greyhound Park, to determine the legality of certain conduct or devices by means of some action other than a criminal prosecution or a forfeiture under Ala.Code 1975, § 13A-12-30. . Tyson also argued in the circuit court that a…”
Thompson v. State, 715 So. 2d 224 (Ala. Civ. App. 1997). “However, the judgment noted that the forfeiture was being ordered pursuant to § 13A-12-30, Ala.Code 1975, which is a gambling statute.”
State v. $223,405.86, 203 So. 3d 816 (Ala. 2016). “See § 13A-12-30, Ala. Code 1975 (providing for forfeiture to the State of unlawful gambling devices, records, and money “used as bets or stakes” in unlawful gambling activity).”
Tyson v. Macon Cnty. Greyhound Park, Inc., 43 So. 3d 587 (Ala. 2010). “Nor are we impressed by the contention that the prospect for Tyson’s resort to a civil court to enforce a seizure of property pursuant to § 13A-12-30, Ala.Code 1975, a provision found in the Criminal Code, confers jurisdiction on a civil court to enjoin Tyson’s attempt to…”
Ex Parte Ted's Game Enter., 893 So. 2d 376 (Ala. 2004). “The State alleged that the video-game machines were" `slot machines and video gambling devices, paraphernalia, currency and records'" which were subject to forfeiture under § 13A-12-30, Ala.Code 1975. State ex rel.”
Taylor v. Siegelman, 230 F. Supp. 2d 1284 (N.D. Ala. 2002). “§ 13A-12-30 states: Forfeitures. (a) Any gambling device or gambling record possessed or used in violation of this article is forfeited to the state, and shall by court order be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the court directs.”
Wade v. State, 986 So. 2d 1212 (Ala. Civ. App. 2007). “The trial court ordered, pursuant to § 13A-12-30, Ala.Code 1975, that the 74 gaming machines be destroyed and that the cash seized from the Joker's Wild Arcade be forfeited to the general fund of the State of Alabama.”
A & M Enter., LLC. v. Houston, 179 F. Supp. 2d 1356 (M.D. Ala. 2001). “See Ala.Code § 13A-12-30 (1975). Proceedings would then take place in state court wherein Plaintiffs could present the arguments they wish for the court to hear presently.”
St. John Life Ctr. v. State of Alabama (Ala. 2023). “The trial court entered an order finding that the defendants' activities were part of an illegal gambling enterprise and ordering, pursuant to § 13A-12-30, that the 74 gaming machines be destroyed and that the cash seized be forfeited to the General Fund of the State.”
Ex Parte Rich, 1101031 (Ala. 9-16-2011), 80 So. 3d 219 (Ala. 2011). “The seizure of the machines and other evidence by the Task Force took place in Mobile County pursuant to an investigation into illegal gambling in that county.”
— Ala. Code § 13A-12-30(a) — 1 case
Taylor v. Siegelman, 230 F. Supp. 2d 1284 (N.D. Ala. 2002). “§ 13A-12-30 states: Forfeitures. (a) Any gambling device or gambling record possessed or used in violation of this article is forfeited to the state, and shall by court order be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the court directs.”
— Ala. Code § 13A-12-30(c) — 3 cases
Thompson v. State, 715 So. 2d 224 (Ala. Civ. App. 1997). “However, the judgment noted that the forfeiture was being ordered pursuant to § 13A-12-30, Ala.Code 1975, which is a gambling statute.”
Taylor v. Siegelman, 230 F. Supp. 2d 1284 (N.D. Ala. 2002). “§ 13A-12-30 states: Forfeitures. (a) Any gambling device or gambling record possessed or used in violation of this article is forfeited to the state, and shall by court order be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the court directs.”
St. John Life Ctr. v. State of Alabama (Ala. 2023). “The trial court entered an order finding that the defendants' activities were part of an illegal gambling enterprise and ordering, pursuant to § 13A-12-30, that the 74 gaming machines be destroyed and that the cash seized be forfeited to the General Fund of the State.”
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