Alabama § 14-4-10 - Sentencing of Convicts - Sentences for Costs.
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§ 14-4-10. Sentencing of Convicts - Sentences for Costs.
Whenever any convict is sentenced by the court and required to do hard labor for the county, an additional sentence not to exceed 10 months in any case for the payment of costs of conviction may be imposed, and the court must determine a reasonable time required to work out such costs. The costs of conviction of county convicts shall be the same as provided by law now in force in the respective counties.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 14-4-10 cover?
Section 14-4-10 ("Sentencing of Convicts - Sentences for Costs.") 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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