Alabama State Bar

415 Dexter Avenue

Montgomery, Alabama 36104

http://www.alabar.o…

Beginning as a voluntary organization in 1879 and entering formal incorporation in 1923, the Alabama State Bar association is the licensing and regulatory agency for Alabama attorneys charged with promoting the professional responsibility and competence of its members while increasing public understanding and interest. The Alabama State Bar established the first code of legal ethics in the United States, and still implements those through its values of trust, integrity, and service. Membership in the association is required for attorneys practicing in Alabama and is governed by the Alabama Supreme Court.

Alabama State Bar is not in compliance with the nationwide, public-facing, platform of record: The Brady List; or:

Supreme Court of the United States [SCOTUS] Brady doctrine (1963);
US Freedom of Information Act (1967);
State Sunshine Law (see, below);
Open Government Act (2007);
Open Government Initiative (2009); and,
Open Government Directives (2009) issued by the United States Department of Justice.

Prosecutors have ethical obligations and may be held individually accountable for their conduct within the legal system. Prosecutors contribute to just and honorable legal profession and a legal system that promotes fairness and accountability.

Violations of these rules can result in disciplinary actions which may include sanctions, suspension, or disbarment.

This information has been curated by journalists and private citizens; and, this platform is available as-a-service to all Peace Officer Standards & Training [POST] Departments, Prosecutors, and Law Enforcement Organizations [LEOrgs].

Alabama Open Records Act

§36-12-40

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We the People

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