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Ala. Code § 15-5-61 (2026)

Seizure and Forfeiture of Proceeds, Property, Etc., Acquired through the Commission of Certain Criminal Offenses.

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(a) Any property, proceeds, or instrumentality of every kind, used or intended for use in the course of, derived from, or realized through the commission of a felony offense, as defined in this article, or a misdemeanor offense under Article 3, Chapter 12, Title 13A, relating to prostitution offenses, or as inducement or attempt or conspiracy to commit such offenses, is subject to civil forfeiture.

(b) This article does not apply to or limit forfeiture under Sections 20-2-93, 13A-11-84, 13A-12-30, or 13A-12-198.

(Act 2014-306, p. 1103, §2; Act 2016-282, §8.)

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2024–2025 · leading case: Jemison v. Pena, No. 1:24-cv-00022 (S.D. Ala. Sept. 25, 2024).
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Jemison v. Pena, No. 1:24-cv-00022 (S.D. Ala. Sept. 25, 2024). · cites it 4× “The claim against the City is referred to as a Monell claim, which is so named because of the 3 Ala. Code § 15-5-61 reads in relevant part: (a) Any property, proceeds, or instrumentality of every kind, used or intended for use in the course of, derived from, or realized through…”
Jonathan Routier v. State of Alabama (Appeal from Russell Circuit Court: CV-22-900158)., 434 So. 3d 417 (Ala. Civ. App. 2025). “§ 15-5-61(a), Ala. Code 1975. A person who knowingly owns, operates, or conducts a motor vehicle theft facility is guilty of a class C felony.”
Ala. Code § 15-5-61(a): 1 case
Jonathan Routier v. State of Alabama (Appeal from Russell Circuit Court: CV-22-900158)., 434 So. 3d 417 (Ala. Civ. App. 2025). “§ 15-5-61(a), Ala. Code 1975. A person who knowingly owns, operates, or conducts a motor vehicle theft facility is guilty of a class C felony.”
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