Alabama § 12-22-194 - Report on Financial Condition of Petitioner.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 12-22-194 — Report on Financial Condition of Petitioner., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-22-194. Report on Financial Condition of Petitioner.
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.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 12-22-194
What does Code of Alabama § 12-22-194 cover?
Section 12-22-194 ("Report on Financial Condition of Petitioner.") 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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