(a) There shall be levied and imposed a tax in the amount of sixteen dollars ($16), to be called the “fair trial tax,” in each and every criminal case in any municipal court.

Terms Used In Alabama Code 12-19-250

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(b) The fee shall be automatically assessed in each case upon conviction or adjudication and shall be collected as other costs are collected.
(c) The fees charged and collected in the municipal courts pursuant to this section shall be distributed in accordance with Section 12-19-251.1.
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