Alabama § 15-18-65 Legislative Findings; Purpose and Construction of Article

Alabama Statutes

§ 15-18-65 — Legislative Findings; Purpose and Construction of Article

Alabama § 15-18-65

Title 15Criminal Procedure

Ch. 18Sentence and Punishment

Art. 4ARestitution to Victims of Crimes

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Ala. Code § 15-18-65 (2026).

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The Legislature hereby finds, declares and determines that it is essential to be fair and impartial in the administration of justice, that all perpetrators of criminal activity or conduct be required to fully compensate all victims of such conduct or activity for any pecuniary loss, damage or injury as a direct or indirect result thereof. The provisions of this article shall be construed so as to accomplish this purpose and to promote the same which shall be the public policy of this state.

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The Legislature hereby finds, declares and determines that it is essential to be fair and impartial in the administration of justice, that all perpetrators of criminal activity or conduct be required to fully compensate all victims of such conduct or activity for any pecuniary loss, damage or injury as a direct or indirect result thereof. The provisions of this article shall be construed so as to accomplish this purpose and to promote the same which shall be the public policy of this state.