The court may issue an order dismissing a proceeding commenced under this chapter for want of prosecution only without prejudice. An order of dismissal for want of prosecution purportedly with prejudice is void and has only the effect of a dismissal without prejudice.
Ala. Code § 26-17-635
Dismissal for Want of Prosecution.
Known as the Alabama Uniform Parentage Act
The act spans §§ 26-17-1 to 26-17-905 (109 sections).
(Act 2008-376, p. 666, §2.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.