Alabama Code of Alabama Title 6 Chapter 6 Article 8 — Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer
Alabama unlawful detainer eviction procedure: 22 sections covering grounds for eviction action, complaint filing, service of process, judgment, writ of possession, and appeals. The operative post-URLTA (2006) eviction framework. Source: ALISON GraphQL API. Verified 2026-10-16.
Provisions (22)
§ 6-6-310
Definitions.
§ 6-6-311
To What Estates Applicable.
§ 6-6-312
Commencement of Action Where Property Held Jointly.
§ 6-6-313
Effect of Temporary Absence.
§ 6-6-314
Liability of Lessee Holding Over; How Such Recovered.
§ 6-6-315
Uninterrupted Occupation for Three Years Bars Action.
§ 6-6-316
Action of Trespass, Etc., Not Precluded.
§ 6-6-317
Notice or Demand.
§ 6-6-318
Courts Deemed Always Open.
§ 6-6-319
Forms for Judgment, Restitution or Possession.
§ 6-6-330
Jurisdiction.
§ 6-6-331
Venue.
§ 6-6-332
Process - Form of Notice; Service and Return Thereof.
§ 6-6-333
Process - Neglect or Refusal to Execute by Sheriff or Constable.
§ 6-6-334
Failure of Witnesses to Attend or Refusal to Testify.
§ 6-6-335
Proceedings When Parties Appear or Defendant Fails to Do So.
§ 6-6-336
Extent of Inquiry.
§ 6-6-337
Proceedings Upon Determination for Either Plaintiff or Defendant.
§ 6-6-350
To Circuit Court from District Court.
§ 6-6-351
Writs of Restitution or Possession - Suspension Upon Payment of Rent by Defendant.
§ 6-6-352
Writs of Restitution or Possession - Issuance by Circuit Court.
§ 6-6-353