Section 36-11-13 - Proceedings in circuit court - Issuance and service of order to appear and answer information, summons and copy of information; setting of trial date and granting of continuances generally.

AL Code § 36-11-13 (2019) (N/A)

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If such information is filed in the circuit court, the judge of such court shall make an order requiring the officer proceeded against to appear at a place and on a day to be specified in the order and answer the information. The clerk of the court shall issue a summons, in which shall be set forth a copy of the order, directed to any sheriff of the state of Alabama, and which, together with a copy of the information, shall be served on such defendant. Another day may be set and other summons issued as often as may be necessary, and continuances may be granted in the discretion of the court.

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