Alabama § 14-15-9 Damages

Alabama Statutes

§ 14-15-9 — Damages

Alabama § 14-15-9

Title 14Criminal Correctional and Detention Facilities

Ch. 15Alabama Prisoner Litigation Reform Act

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Bluebook

Ala. Code § 14-15-9 (2026).

Text

(a)Damages awarded to a prisoner in connection with a pro se civil action brought against any prison or against any official or agent of such prison shall be paid directly to satisfy any outstanding restitution orders pending against the prisoner. Any remaining amounts shall be forwarded to the prisoner.

(b)Prior to payment of any damages, reasonable efforts shall be made to notify the victims of the crime for which the prisoner was convicted and incarcerated concerning the pending payment of any damages.

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(a) Damages awarded to a prisoner in connection with a pro se civil action brought against any prison or against any official or agent of such prison shall be paid directly to satisfy any outstanding restitution orders pending against the prisoner. Any remaining amounts shall be forwarded to the prisoner.
(b) Prior to payment of any damages, reasonable efforts shall be made to notify the victims of the crime for which the prisoner was convicted and incarcerated concerning the pending payment of any damages.