If upon the whole evidence in a preliminary examination it appears to the court that no offense has been committed or that there is no probable cause for charging the defendant therewith, the defendant must be discharged.
Ala. Code § 15-11-9
When Defendant to Be Discharged.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 450 So. 2d 470 - Baker v. State (1984)
Most recently applied in 450 So. 2d 470 - Baker v. State (May 1984)
(Code 1852, §461; Code 1867, §4010; Code 1876, §4680; Code 1886, §4287; Code 1896, §5236; Code 1907, §7604; Code 1923, §5237; Code 1940, T. 15, §139.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.