Alabama Code 12-22-194. Report on financial condition of petitioner
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 12-22-194
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- 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
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
The trial court, either before, after or during said hearing, may designate a probation officer of the court or may designate the county Department of Human Resources to make inquiry and ascertain facts concerning the financial condition and ability of defendant or petitioner, and it shall be the duty of such agencies to investigate and file a written report of its findings with the trial judge. Such report shall state with certainty any and all sources from which the defendant or petitioner could be expected to obtain financial aid to pay such fees.