Alabama Laws
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Alabama Non-Compete Laws (2026): Are Non-Competes Enforceable?
Alabama allows employee non-competes only as Ala. Code 8-1-190 permits; two years or less is presumed reasonable. Rules on writing, reformation and the FTC rule.
Alabama Nursing Home Camera Laws: No Statute, What Applies
Alabama has no nursing home camera statute or pending bill. Learn what current law allows, the state's one-party consent rule, and practical guidance.
Alabama Open Container Law (2026): The $25 Fine and No-Points Rule
Alabama bans open alcohol containers for drivers and passengers under Ala. Code 32-5A-330. The maximum fine is $25, and it is not a moving violation.
Alabama Pepper Spray and Stun Gun Laws (2026)
Alabama lets adults buy and carry pepper spray and a stun gun with no permit; using pepper spray as a weapon during a crime is a separate felony.
Alabama Phone Call Recording Laws: What You Need to Know
Learn Alabama phone call recording laws under Ala. Code 13A-11-31. One-party consent rules, interstate call guidelines, business recording, and penalties.
Alabama Police Body Camera Laws (2026): Access & Rules
Alabama has no bodycam mandate and footage isn't a public record. See who can view footage under the 2023 disclosure law and what it does not cover.
Alabama Pornography Laws (2026): Legality, AV Law & Penalties
Is pornography legal in Alabama? Covers the obscenity law, HB164 age verification, CSAM/NCII penalties, indecent exposure, and adult-business zoning.
Alabama Power of Attorney Laws: Durable, Medical, and Financial POA (2026)
Alabama power of attorney laws explained: UPOAA adopted (Ala. Code 26-1A-101 et seq.); durable by default; notarization creates presumption of genuineness; health care decisions require a separate advance directive (Ala. Code 22-8A-4).
Alabama Prenuptial Agreement Laws: Enforceability and Case Law (2026)
Alabama courts enforce prenups under a fairness test set by case law, including Brown v. Brown (Ala. 2009). See what that test requires and where duress fits.
Alabama Probate and Intestate Succession: What Happens Without a Will (2026)
What happens without a will in Alabama? Learn how Alabama probate works, intestate succession shares, the small estate threshold, and estate tax rules.
Alabama Property Records: How to Find Out Who Owns a Property (2026)
Alabama property records are recorded county-by-county through each Judge of Probate. Learn how to search deeds, find an owner, and get a certified copy.
Alabama Public Records Law: Requests, Deadlines, and Denials
How Alabama public records requests work after Act 2024-278: the resident-only rule, the 10-day acknowledgment, the 15-business-day response, fees, and appeals.
Alabama Punitive Damages Laws: Cap, Proof and Wrongful Death (2026)
Alabama requires clear and convincing proof for punitive damages; 6-11-21 generally caps them at the greater of 3x compensatory or $500,000, but not in wrongful death.
Alabama Quitclaim Deed: Signing, Recording and Deed Tax Rules
How an Alabama quitclaim deed is signed, acknowledged and recorded with the judge of probate, plus the $0.50 per $500 deed tax, Form RT-1 and homestead rule.
Alabama Reckless Driving Laws: Penalties, Points and Speed (2026)
Alabama reckless driving (Code 32-5A-190) carries 5 to 90 days, a $25 to $500 fine or both on a first conviction, plus 6 license points. Racing and sideshow rules.
Alabama Recording Laws (2026): One-Party Consent Rules
Alabama is a one-party consent state under Ala. Code 13A-11-31. Learn the penalties, civil remedies, hidden-camera rules, and how to record police legally.
Alabama Restraining Order Laws (2026): How to Get a Protection from Abuse Order
Learn how to get a Protection from Abuse Order (PFA) in Alabama: who qualifies, how long it lasts, filing steps, firearms rules, and violation penalties.
Alabama Ring Doorbell Laws: What You Need to Know in 2026
Learn Alabama Ring doorbell laws including one-party consent rules, audio recording restrictions, HOA regulations, and penalties under Ala. Code § 13A-11-31.
Alabama Scam and Fraud Laws: Where to Report, Your Right to Sue (2026)
Alabama buyers of personal goods or services who lost money to a deceptive practice may sue under the DTPA, usually after a 15-day demand. Crypto ATM refunds.
Alabama School Recording Laws: Rules for Students, Parents, and Teachers
Learn Alabama school recording laws. Student and parent rights to record at school, teacher recording rules, FERPA protections, and IEP meeting recording guidance.
Alabama Security Camera Laws: Rules for Homes and Businesses
Learn Alabama security camera laws for homes and businesses. Rules for placement, audio recording, neighbor disputes, and HOA restrictions under Ala. Code 13A-11-32.
Alabama Self-Defense Laws: Stand Your Ground & Castle Doctrine (2026)
Alabama is a stand-your-ground state with no duty to retreat anywhere you are lawfully present. Learn how Ala. Code 13A-3-23 defines castle doctrine, deadly-force justification, and criminal and civil immunity.
Alabama Severance Pay Laws (2026): Is Severance Required?
Alabama has no law requiring severance or a state WARN act. See when severance affects Alabama unemployment and the $50,000 downsizing tax exemption.
Alabama Sexting Laws: Legal Consequences and Penalties
Learn about Alabama sexting laws, including penalties for minors and adults, child pornography charges, revenge porn statutes, and the 2024 Child Protection Act.
Alabama Slip and Fall Laws: Proving Premises Liability in a Pure-Contributory State
Alabama slip and fall laws: pure contributory negligence bars recovery if you're 1% at fault; open-and-obvious is an absolute bar. Key deadlines and rules explained.
Alabama Small Claims Court: $6,000 Limit, Fees and How to File
Alabama small claims cases go to district court for claims up to $6,000. See the $35 to $198 filing fees, lawyer rules, 14-day appeals and how to collect.
Alabama Small Estate Affidavit: Limits, Rules and How to Use It
Alabama settles small estates by court petition, not a bank affidavit. See the $47,000 limit, the 30-day notice waits and what the Act can't reach.
Alabama Smart Glasses Recording Laws
Alabama is a one-party consent state: you can record any conversation you participate in with smart glasses. Learn what is legal, where recording is banned, and how voyeurism law applies.
Alabama Social Security Disability: Rates & Wait Times
Social Security disability in Alabama: no state SSI supplement, automatic Medicaid on SSI approval, initial approval odds, and how long an ALJ hearing takes.
Alabama Squatters Rights and Adverse Possession Laws (2026)
Alabama requires 10 years of adverse possession under Ala. Code § 6-5-200. HB 182 (2024) lets law enforcement remove squatters without a court eviction. Learn your rights.
Alabama Statute of Limitations: Filing Deadlines by Case Type
Complete guide to Alabama statutes of limitations. Filing deadlines for personal injury, contracts, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and criminal cases.
Alabama Surveillance Camera Laws (2026 Guide)
Alabama surveillance camera laws: home security, workplace cameras, neighbor disputes, audio recording rules.
Alabama Theft Laws: Felony Over $500, Retail Theft and Penalties
Alabama theft is a felony when property exceeds $500. See the four degrees of theft, the retail theft law from Act 2023-531, penalties and civil recovery.
Alabama Trade Secret Laws: UTSA, Remedies & Deadlines
Alabama Trade Secrets Act (Ala. Code §§ 8-27-1 to 8-27-6): two-year limitations period, misappropriation remedies, and federal DTSA overlay explained.
Alabama Unclaimed Property: How to Search & Claim Your Money (2026)
Alabama may be holding unclaimed money in your name. Learn how to search the official state database and file a free claim through the Alabama Treasury.
Alabama Unemployment Benefits 2026: $275 Max, Eligibility, Filing
Alabama unemployment pays $45 to $275 a week for up to 14 to 20 weeks. See who is eligible, how the amount is figured, the waiting week, work search rules and appeals.
Alabama Video Recording Laws: What Is Legal and What Is Not
Learn Alabama video recording laws under Ala. Code 13A-11-32. Rules for public filming, private property, surveillance cameras, and criminal penalties.
Alabama Voyeurism Laws: Hidden Cameras, Penalties, and Victim Rights
Learn Alabama voyeurism and hidden camera laws under Ala. Code 13A-11-32.1. Aggravated criminal surveillance penalties, revenge porn laws, and victim legal options.
Alabama Warrant Search: How to Check If You Have a Warrant (2026)
Alabama has no free statewide warrant search. Learn how to check if you have a warrant in Alabama through county sheriffs, Alacourt, and free court portals.
Alabama Whistleblower Laws: Protections and How to Report
Alabama whistleblower laws explained: who is protected, how to report, remedies for retaliation, and federal protections that apply in Alabama.
Alabama Will and Trust Laws: Two Witnesses, Self-Proving (2026)
An Alabama will needs two witnesses, even a handwritten one signed in Alabama. No notary is required; one is used for the optional self-proving affidavit.
Alabama Window Tint Laws (2026): Legal VLT Limits
Alabama window tint law requires 32% VLT on front side windows. SUVs may use any darkness on rear windows. Medical exemptions available. Penalties up to $500.
Alabama Windshield Mounting Laws (2026 Guide)
Alabama windshield mounting laws: restrictions, penalties, and exemptions. Complete guide.
Alabama Workers' Compensation Laws: Benefits, Deadlines, and Your Rights
Alabama workers' comp covers employers with 5+ employees. Learn about benefit rates, the 5-day reporting rule, the 2-year filing deadline, and doctor-choice rights.
Alabama Workplace Harassment Laws: No State Statute, Federal Route
Alabama has no state law against workplace harassment by private employers. State statutes reach only age (40+, 20+ employers) and equal pay by sex or race.
Alabama Workplace Recording Laws: Employee and Employer Rights
Learn Alabama workplace recording laws. One-party consent lets employees record at work, but employer policies matter. Know your rights under Ala. Code 13A-11-30.
Alabama Wrongful Death Laws (2026): Deadlines
Alabama wrongful death law under Code 6-5-410: the 2-year deadline, why only the personal representative can sue, and the unique punitive-only damages rule.
Are Autopsy Reports Public in Alabama? (2026 Guide)
Yes. Alabama autopsy and toxicology reports from the Department of Forensic Sciences are public records. Learn who can request one, the $75 fee, and how.
Are Brass Knuckles Legal in Alabama? (2026 Law)
Ala. Code § 13A-11-53 makes carrying brass knuckles concealed an offense with a $50 to $500 fine and up to six months in jail. See school and jail rules.
Are Magic Mushrooms Legal in Alabama? Psilocybin Laws (2026)
Psilocybin is Schedule I in Alabama. Possessing any amount is a Class D felony and sale is a Class B felony; Alabama has no decriminalization or therapy law.
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Bankruptcy in Alabama (2026): Exemptions & Means Test
Alabama bankruptcy guide: the state opts out of federal exemptions, an $18,800 homestead (4/1/24), the means-test median income for 2026, and where to file.
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Common Law Marriage in Alabama: Is It Recognized? (2026)
Alabama abolished new common law marriages on January 1, 2017, under Ala. Code 30-1-20. Pre-2017 CLMs remain valid. Learn the rules, requirements, and how to prove one.
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How Long Is a Life Sentence in Alabama? (2026 Guide)
Complete guide to life sentences in Alabama: parole eligibility, LWOP rules, notable cases, recent legislative changes, and sentencing statutes. Updated March 2026.
How to Find a Cause of Death in Alabama (2026)
Find a cause of death in Alabama on the death certificate (restricted 25 years) or the public ADFS autopsy report. See who can access it and how.
How to Get a Police Report in Alabama (2026): Crash & Incident Reports
Get an Alabama crash report through ALEA's online portal ($15) or a police incident report from the local records unit. Fees, eligibility, and bodycam access.
How to Get an Alabama Death Certificate (2026)
To get an Alabama death certificate, order from the ADPH Center for Health Statistics by mail, in person at any county health department, or online via VitalChek. The fee is $15 for the first copy and $6 for each additional.
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Is Blackmail Illegal in Alabama? Extortion Degrees and Penalties
Alabama charges blackmail as extortion: first degree is a Class B felony (2-20 years), second degree a Class C felony. Sexual extortion is also Class B.
Is Jaywalking Illegal in Alabama? Crossing Rules and Fines (2026)
Alabama pedestrians must yield when crossing outside a crosswalk (Ala. Code 32-5A-212). A first violation can mean a fine up to $100 or up to 10 days in jail.
Is Kratom Legal in Alabama? (2026 Law)
Kratom is illegal in Alabama: mitragynine and hydroxymitragynine are Schedule I. Possession is a Class D felony and sale is a Class B felony, at any age.
Is Lane Splitting Legal in Alabama? Code 32-5A-242 (2026)
Lane splitting and filtering are illegal in Alabama: Ala. Code 32-5A-242(c) bars riding a motorcycle between lanes or rows of vehicles. Two abreast is allowed.