# Ala. Code § 31-2A-2: Section 31-2A-2 (Article 2.) Persons Subject to This Code; Jurisdiction

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 31-2A-2
- **Heading:** Section 31-2A-2 (Article 2.) Persons Subject to This Code; Jurisdiction
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 31 / Chapter 2A / Section 31-2A-2

## Text

(a) This code applies to all members of the state military forces at all times and in all places.

(b) Subject matter jurisdiction is established if a clear and convincing nexus exists between an offense, either military or non-military, and the state military force. When a member is in any duty status (State Active Duty (SAD), T.32 and T.10) then a rebuttable presumption exists that the nexus is established. A proper civilian court has primary jurisdiction of an offense when an act or omission violates civilian criminal law, foreign or domestic. Courts-martial shall have primary jurisdiction over all military offenses defined in this code.

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