The trial court, either before, after or during said hearing, may designate a probation officer of the court or may designate the county Department of Human Resources to make inquiry and ascertain facts concerning the financial condition and ability of defendant or petitioner, and it shall be the duty of such agencies to investigate and file a written report of its findings with the trial judge. Such report shall state with certainty any and all sources from which the defendant or petitioner could be expected to obtain financial aid to pay such fees.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 22 - Appellate Proceedings.
Division 5 - Providing Record on Appeal for Indigents.
Section 12-22-190 - Purpose of Division.
Section 12-22-191 - Applicability of Division.
Section 12-22-192 - Petition for Appeal Under Division; Contents Thereof.
Section 12-22-194 - Report on Financial Condition of Petitioner.
Section 12-22-195 - Burden of Proof as to Sufficient Funds.
Section 12-22-196 - Entry of Findings on Minutes of Court.
Section 12-22-200 - Rules and Regulations.
Section 12-22-201 - Annual Appropriation; Approval of Governor for Disbursement.