Code of Alabama
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 12-12-4 - Powers of Court as to Disposition of Criminal Cases Generally.

In disposing of cases within its criminal jurisdiction, the district court may impose and suspend sentences, place criminal defendants on probation, remit fines and court costs and release defendants on personal recognizance in accordance with standards prescribed by law or rule; provided, that the court may enter an order authorizing the defendant to drive under the conditions set forth in the order.

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Code of Alabama

Title 12 - Courts.

Chapter 12 - District Courts.

Article 1 - General Provisions.

Section 12-12-1 - Establishment, Designation, etc.; Location of Sessions of District Courts; Abolition of Courts Not Authorized by Constitution.

Section 12-12-2 - District Court a Court of Record; Preparation, Maintenance, etc., of Records of Proceedings Generally; Employment of Reporters or Provision for Transcripts of Proceedings by Parties.

Section 12-12-3 - Trial of Cases.

Section 12-12-4 - Powers of Court as to Disposition of Criminal Cases Generally.

Section 12-12-5 - Continuation of Cases to Permit Payment of Fines and Costs.