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Section 15-23-13 - Award not contingent on prosecution or conviction of offender; effect of proof of conviction; suspension of proceedings under article.

AL Code § 15-23-13 (2019) (N/A)
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Except as provided elsewhere in this article, an award may be made whether or not any person is prosecuted or convicted. Proof of conviction of a person whose acts give rise to a claim is conclusive evidence that the crime was committed, unless an application for rehearing, an appeal of the conviction or certiorari is pending, or a rehearing or new trial has been ordered. The commission may suspend the proceedings pending disposition of criminal prosecution that has been commenced or is imminent, but may make a tentative award under this section.

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