Section 13A-6-180 – Short Title.
Section 13A-6-180 Short title. This article and Sections 12-15-701, 13A-12-123, and 15-5-61 shall be known and may be cited as the Alabama Human Trafficking Safe Harbor Act. (Act 2016-282, §1.)
Section 13A-6-181 – Fines; Counseling or Educational Training Programs; Pretrial Diversion Program.
Section 13A-6-181 Fines; counseling or educational training programs; pretrial diversion program. (a)(1) Notwithstanding any other fines, restitution, court costs, or docket fees, upon conviction for the offense of promoting prostitution under Division 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 12, or a violation of subsection (b) or (d) of Section 13A-12-121, a mandatory fine of five […]
Section 13A-6-182 – Prosecution of Misdemeanor Prostitution Offenses.
Section 13A-6-182 Prosecution of misdemeanor prostitution offenses. Notwithstanding Section 12-14-1, a misdemeanor offense under Article 3 of Chapter 12 of this title, relating to prostitution offenses, including the attempt of any of the misdemeanor offenses included in Article 13, shall be prosecuted in the district court in the county where the offense occurred. (Act 2016-282, […]
Section 13A-6-183 – Custody of Arrestee; Access to Resources; Photographs.
Section 13A-6-183 Custody of arrestee; access to resources; photographs. (a) For the safety and well-being of a person arrested for the crime of prostitution under Division 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 he or she may be held in custody for up to 72 hours. The person shall be brought before a court of […]
Section 13A-6-184 – Registration of Escort Business of Companionship.
Section 13A-6-184 Registration of escort business of companionship. (a) By August 31, 2016, a domestic or interstate business engaging in an escort business of companionship in this state must register with the Secretary of State. (b)(1) A violation of subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor. (2) A second or subsequent violation of subsection (a) […]