Alabama Code 12-17-226.18. Ability to pay fees or costs
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Attorney's Note
Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| Violation | up to 30 days | up to $200 |
Terms Used In Alabama Code 12-17-226.18
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Notwithstanding subsection (c) of Section 12-17-226.10, upon conviction for any criminal offense, felony, misdemeanor, or violation of the Code of Alabama 1975, or ordinance violation, any fees or costs shall not be waived or remitted unless the defendant or party responsible for paying the fees proves to the reasonable satisfaction of the presiding or sentencing judge that the defendant or party is not capable of paying the fees or costs within the reasonably foreseeable future.