The burden shall be upon the convicted defendant or petitioner to satisfy the trial judge that said defendant or petitioner is without said sufficient funds and has no reasonable way to procure the same. If the trial judge is in doubt after such investigation as he deems proper, he shall deny such petition, in whole or in part, and state his reasons therefor and cause the same to be entered on the minutes of the court.
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.