(a) If a person is adjudged a youthful offender and the underlying charge is a felony, the court shall:

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Terms Used In Alabama Code 15-19-6

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(1) Suspend the imposition or execution of sentence with or without probation;
(2) Place the defendant on probation for a period not to exceed three years;
(3) Impose a fine as provided by law for the offense with or without probation or commitment;
(4) Commit the defendant to the custody of the Board of Corrections for a term of three years or a lesser term.
(b) Where a sentence of fine is not otherwise authorized by law, then, in lieu of or in addition to any of the dispositions authorized in this section, the court may impose a fine of not more than $1,000. In imposing a fine the court may authorize its payment in installments.
(c) In placing a defendant on probation, the court shall direct that he be placed under the supervision of the appropriate probation agency.
(d) If the underlying charge is a misdemeanor, a person adjudged a youthful offender may be given correctional treatment as provided by law for such misdemeanor.