Alabama § 12-21-221 - Witness Having Pecuniary Interest in Case.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 12-21-221 — Witness Having Pecuniary Interest in Case., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-21-221. Witness Having Pecuniary Interest in Case.
There shall be no exclusion of a witness in a criminal case because, on conviction of the defendant, he may be entitled to a reward or to a restoration of property or to the whole or any part of the fine or penalty inflicted. The witness may be examined touching such circumstances, but the examination goes to his credibility and not to his competency as a witness.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 12-21-221
What does Code of Alabama § 12-21-221 cover?
Section 12-21-221 ("Witness Having Pecuniary Interest in Case.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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