Loitering
Ala. Code § 13A-11-9 — loitering for listed purposes is a violation, and a Class C misdemeanor the second time
- Loitering or wandering in a public place to beg, to gamble, or to solicit prostitution.
- Being masked and loitering or gathering in a public place, except going to or from a masquerade, or in a parade or an educational, religious or historical event.
- Staying at a school or college after being told to leave, with no legitimate reason or written permission.
- Staying anywhere with others to use or possess a dangerous drug unlawfully.
Who handles this in Alabama: Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Alabama directory.
Loitering is a violation. A second or later violation in the same jurisdiction is a Class C misdemeanor.
Sources for this section (1)
- Ala. Code § 13A-11-9 — Loitering
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Alabama attorney.