Alabama § 15-23-9 - Compensation for Economic Loss Resulting from Criminal Conduct - Collateral Source Contribution Not Required.
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§ 15-23-9. Compensation for Economic Loss Resulting from Criminal Conduct - Collateral Source Contribution Not Required.
The commission shall not require any claimant to seek or accept any collateral source contribution, unless the claimant was receiving or was entitled to receive such benefits prior to the occurrence giving rise to the claim under the provisions of this article; provided, however, no applicant shall be denied compensation solely because such applicant is entitled to income from a collateral source.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 15-23-9 cover?
Section 15-23-9 ("Compensation for Economic Loss Resulting from Criminal Conduct - Collateral Source Contribution Not Required.") 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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