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.
Ala. Code § 15-18-65
Legislative Findings; Purpose and Construction of Article.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 434 So. 2d 849 - Killough v. State (1982)
Most recently applied in 434 So. 2d 849 - Killough v. State (December 1982)
(Acts 1980, No. 80-588, p. 928, §1.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.