# Ala. Code § 13A-10-9: Section 13A-10-9 False Reporting to Local, State, or Federal Law Enforcement Authorities

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T13A_C10_S13A-10-9

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 13A-10-9
- **Heading:** Section 13A-10-9 False Reporting to Local, State, or Federal Law Enforcement Authorities
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 13A / Chapter 10 / Section 13A-10-9

## Text

(a) A person commits the crime of false reporting to local, state, or federal law enforcement authorities if he or she knowingly makes a false report or causes the transmission of a false report to local, state, or federal law enforcement authorities of a crime or relating to a crime.

(b) False reporting to local, state, or federal law enforcement authorities is a Class A misdemeanor, unless the false report alleges imminent danger to a person or the public, where the penalty shall be a Class C felony.

(c) A person convicted of a violation of this section, where the false report results in an emergency response or investigation of the commission of false reporting, shall be ordered to pay restitution for the expenses incurred by any local, state, or federal law enforcement or assisting governmental agency. Expenses include any reasonable costs directly incurred, including the costs of police, firefighting, and emergency medical services, and the personnel costs of those persons who respond to the incident.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 13A-10-1 Section 13A-10-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T13A_C10_S13A-10-1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 13A-10-2 Section 13A-10-2 Obstructing Governmental Operations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T13A_C10_S13A-10-2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 13A-10-3 Section 13A-10-3 Refusal to Permit Inspection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T13A_C10_S13A-10-3.md)
- [Ala. Code § 13A-10-4 Section 13A-10-4 Failing to File Required Report](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T13A_C10_S13A-10-4.md)
- [Ala. Code § 13A-10-5 Section 13A-10-5 Refusing to Aid Peace Officer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T13A_C10_S13A-10-5.md)
- [Ala. Code § 13A-10-5.1 Section 13A-10-5.1 Disarming a Law Enforcement or Corrections Officer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T13A_C10_S13A-10-5.1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 13A-10-6 Section 13A-10-6 Refusing to Assist in Fire Control](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T13A_C10_S13A-10-6.md)
- [Ala. Code § 13A-10-7 Section 13A-10-7 Compounding](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T13A_C10_S13A-10-7.md)
- [Ala. Code § 13A-10-8 Section 13A-10-8 Rendering a False Alarm](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T13A_C10_S13A-10-8.md)
- [Ala. Code § 13A-10-9 Section 13A-10-9 False Reporting to Local, State, or Federal Law Enforcement Authorities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T13A_C10_S13A-10-9.md)
- [Ala. Code § 13A-10-9.1 Section 13A-10-9.1 Swatting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T13A_C10_S13A-10-9.1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 13A-10-10 Section 13A-10-10 Impersonating Public Servant](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T13A_C10_S13A-10-10.md)
- [Ala. Code § 13A-10-11 Section 13A-10-11 Impersonating Peace Officer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T13A_C10_S13A-10-11.md)
- [Ala. Code § 13A-10-12 Section 13A-10-12 Tampering with Governmental Records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T13A_C10_S13A-10-12.md)

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