Section 13A-8-232 Warrant.

(a) A warrant for the crime of retail theft or organized retail theft may be sworn and issued by a judge or magistrate remotely, digitally, via video link, or by telephone. The physical presence of the affiant before the judge or magistrate is not required. (b) Other methods of technology not specifically described in subsection (a) may be used to facilitate the oath and issuance of a criminal warrant pursuant to this article upon the approval of the technology by the presiding judge and district attorney of the judicial circuit.