Alabama Code 12-22-196. Entry of findings on minutes of court
Terms Used In Alabama Code 12-22-196
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
- 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.
If the trial judge is satisfied that the defendant or petitioner is without sufficient funds, and has no reasonable way to procure the same, necessary for the payment of court reporters’ fees or the clerks’ fees, he shall cause said finding to be entered on the minutes of the court. If the trial judge finds to the contrary, he shall also cause said findings to be entered on the minutes of the court, stating his reasons therefor. If the trial judge finds that the defendant or petitioner is unable to pay all of the court reporter‘s fees or all of the clerk’s fees but is able to pay a part, he shall cause to be entered upon the minutes of the court such finding and shall state his reasons therefor and state the amount in money that the defendant or petitioner can reasonably pay.