§ 15-18-68.  Determination of amount.

Statutes | Code of Ala. § 15-18-68

(a) In determining the manner, method, or amount of restitution to be ordered, the court may take into consideration all of the following: (1) The financial resources of the defendant and the victim and the burden that the manner or method of restitution will impose upon the victim or the...

§ 15-18-67.  Hearings.

Statutes | Code of Ala. § 15-18-67

When a defendant is convicted of a criminal activity or conduct which has resulted in pecuniary damages or loss to a victim, the court shall hold a hearing to determine the amount or type of restitution due the victim or victims of such defendants criminal acts. Such restitution hearings shall be...

§ 15-18-66.  Definitions.

Statutes | Code of Ala. § 15-18-66

As used in this article, the following words and terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed by this section: (1) Criminal activities. Any offense with respect to which the defendant is convicted or any other criminal conduct admitted by the defendant. (2) Pecuniary damages. All special...

§ 15-18-65.  Legislative intent.

Statutes | Code of Ala. § 15-18-65

The Legislature hereby finds, declares and determines that it is essential to be fair and impartial in the administration of justice, that all perpetrators of criminal activity or conduct be required to fully compensate all victims of such conduct or activity for any pecuniary loss, damage or...

§ 15-18-8. Suspension of sentence and alternatives to sentencing in certain cases.

Statutes | Code of Ala. § 15-18-8

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§ 15-14-57. Representative; failure to exercise rights of victim.

Statutes | Code of Ala. § 15-14-57

The failure of a victim or a person designated to represent the victim to exercise any right granted by the provisions of this article shall not be cause or ground for an appeal of a conviction by a defendant or for any court to set aside, reverse or remand a criminal conviction.

§ 15-14-56. Representative; victim unable to attend.

Statutes | Code of Ala. § 15-14-56

(a) Whenever a victim is unable to attend such trial or hearing or any portion thereof by reason of death disability hardship incapacity physical, mental, or emotional condition age or other inability, the victim, the victims guardian or the victims family may select a representative who shall be...

§ 15-14-55. Exemption from rule on witness exclusion.

Statutes | Code of Ala. § 15-14-55

A victim of a criminal offense shall be exempt from the operation of rule of court, regulation, or statute or other law requiring the separation or exclusion of witnesses from court in criminal trials or hearings.

§ 15-14-54. Removal from proceedings.

Statutes | Code of Ala. § 15-14-54

A victim of a criminal offense shall not be excluded from court or counsel table during the trial or hearing or any portion thereof conducted by any court which in any way pertains to such offense, provided, however, a judge may remove a victim from the trial or hearing or any portion thereof for...

§ 15-14-53. Right to attend.

Statutes | Code of Ala. § 15-14-53

The victim of a criminal offense shall be entitled to be present in any court exercising any jurisdiction over such offense and therein to be seated at the counsel table of any prosecutor prosecuting such offense or other attorney representing the government or other persons in whose name such...