Upon conviction for any crime in this article, in addition to any other punishment, a person found guilty shall be ordered by the court to make restitution for financial loss caused by the criminal violation of this article to any person whose identifying information was appropriated. Financial loss may include any costs incurred by the victim in correcting the credit history or credit rating of the victim or any costs incurred in connection with any civil or administrative proceeding to satisfy any debt, lien, or other obligations resulting from the theft of the victim's identification documents or identifying information, including lost wages and attorney's fees. The court may order restitution for financial loss to any other person or entity that suffers a loss from the violation. Additionally, persons convicted of violation of this article shall be assessed an amount of twenty-five dollars ($25) per day and medical expenses for time spent in county or municipal jails or in a state prison facility.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 8 - Offenses Involving Theft.
Article 10 - The Consumer Identity Protection Act.
Section 13A-8-190 - Short Title.
Section 13A-8-191 - Definitions.
Section 13A-8-192 - Identity Theft.
Section 13A-8-193 - Trafficking in Stolen Identities.
Section 13A-8-194 - Obstructing Justice Using a False Identity.
Section 13A-8-195 - Restitution for Financial Loss.
Section 13A-8-196 - Situs of Crime.
Section 13A-8-197 - Court Records to Reflect Innocence of Victim.
Section 13A-8-198 - Order to Correct Records.
Section 13A-8-199 - Civil Action for Violation of Chapter.
Section 13A-8-200 - Block on False Information in Credit Reports.