Alabama § 15-18-67 - Restitution Hearing; Order of Restitution; Persons Entitled to Be Heard.
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§ 15-18-67. Restitution Hearing; Order of Restitution; Persons Entitled to Be Heard.
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 defendant’s criminal acts. Such restitution hearings shall be held as a matter of course and in addition to any other sentence which it may impose, the court shall order that the defendant make restitution or otherwise compensate such victim for any pecuniary damages. The defendant, the victim or victims, or their representatives or the administrator of any victim’s estate as well as the district attorney shall have the right to be present and be heard upon the issue of restitution at any such hearings.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 15-18-67
What does Code of Alabama § 15-18-67 cover?
Section 15-18-67 ("Restitution Hearing; Order of Restitution; Persons Entitled to Be Heard.") 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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