Alabama HB481 prioritizes restitution for victims over fines, costs, and fees in criminal cases.

Alabama HB481 amends existing law to ensure that restitution ordered for victims of criminal activities takes precedence over all other fines, costs, and fees associated with the criminal conviction. The court must hold a hearing to determine the amount of restitution due, considering factors such as the financial resources of the defendant and victim, and the defendant's ability to pay. The bill also clarifies that restitution payments cannot be introduced as evidence in civil actions arising from the same criminal activity.

Alabama HB481 prioritizes restitution for victims over fines, costs, and fees in criminal cases.

Alabama HB481 amends existing law to ensure that restitution ordered for victims of criminal activities takes precedence over all other fines, costs, and fees associated with the criminal conviction. The court must hold a hearing to determine the amount of restitution due, considering factors such as the financial resources of the defendant and victim, and the defendant's ability to pay. The bill also clarifies that restitution payments cannot be introduced as evidence in civil actions arising from the same criminal activity.