The State Board of Pardons and Paroles, the county commissions and the governing authorities of municipalities are hereby authorized to cooperate in the institution and administration of services at restitution centers as authorized in Section 15-18-76.

The Board of Pardons and Paroles, the county commissions and the governing authorities of municipalities are authorized jointly:

(1) To seek funding from federal or other sources to provide the maximum supportive services for offenders and the families of offenders who are participating in the restitution program;

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Terms Used In Alabama Code 15-18-77

  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(2) To develop additional programs whereby the offenders may be afforded the opportunity to contribute to society and the support of their families through restitution programs; and
(3) To develop pilot programs of counseling, training and job placement whereby restitution may be accomplished; such programs may be residential or nonresidential as appropriate.