Alabama § 13A-8-199 - Civil Action for Violation of Chapter.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 13A-8-199 — Civil Action for Violation of Chapter., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13A-8-199. Civil Action for Violation of Chapter.
(a) In addition to any other remedies provided by law, a victim who has suffered loss as a result of a criminal violation of this article may bring an action in his or her county of residence or any county in which any part of the crime took place, regardless of whether the defendant who committed the criminal violation was ever actually present in that county, against the defendant to recover the following:
(1) Five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each incident, or three times the actual damages, whichever is greater.
(2) Reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs.
(b) The statute of limitations for cases under this section shall be seven years from the earlier of the date of discovery of the offense or the date when the offense reasonably should have been discovered.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 13A-8-199
What does Code of Alabama § 13A-8-199 cover?
Section 13A-8-199 ("Civil Action for Violation of Chapter.") 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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