Alabama § 29-2-160 - Methods of Payment; Eligibility of Estate to Receive Compensation.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 29-2-160 — Methods of Payment; Eligibility of Estate to Receive Compensation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-2-160. Methods of Payment; Eligibility of Estate to Receive Compensation.
(a) The committee in its discretion may direct that payment of compensation claims be in a lump sum or in such installments as it deems appropriate, but no part of such claim shall be directed by the committee to any person other than the person so pardoned or exonerated, nor shall the person so pardoned or exonerated pay any part of the sum received to any person for services rendered in connection with its collection. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that a person awarded compensation dies prior to receiving the full amount of his or her compensation, the person’s estate shall be eligible to receive any remaining compensation.
(b) Any right to apply for compensation under this article shall cease upon the death of the claimant.
(c) If a person has submitted an application for compensation to the Division of Risk Management, but dies prior to the application being certified for compensation, the estate of the person shall be eligible to receive said compensation.
(d) In awarding compensation under this section, the committee shall not offset the award by any expenses incurred by the state or any political subdivision of the state in connection with the arrest, prosecution, and imprisonment of the individual, including, but not limited to, expenses for food, clothing, shelter, and medical care.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 29-2-160
What does Code of Alabama § 29-2-160 cover?
Section 29-2-160 ("Methods of Payment; Eligibility of Estate to Receive Compensation.") 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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