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Police Misconduct Attorneys in Alabama

Police misconduct attorneys represent people who were harmed by unlawful or abusive behavior by law enforcement — including illegal searches and seizures, racial profiling, unlawful stops, retaliatory arrests, reckless pursuits, and officers who framed or planted evidence on innocent people. Whether it was a single officer or a pattern of behavior across a department, these attorneys know how to build a case and hold law enforcement accountable for violating the rights of the people they are supposed to protect.

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State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits

For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.

Civil Rights & Personal Injury2 years

Ala. Code § 6-2-38(l)

Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.

Notice of Claim Against Government180 days

Ala. Code § 11-47-23

Written notice of injury must be filed with the municipality within 6 months of the injury or it is barred.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

Alabama has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.