(a) A restitution order in a criminal case shall be a final judgment and have all the force and effect of a final judgment in a civil action under the laws of the State of Alabama. The victim on whose behalf restitution is ordered, the executor or administrator of the victim's estate, or anyone else acting on behalf of the victim, shall be entitled to all the rights and remedies to which a plaintiff would be entitled in a civil action under the laws of this state as well as any other right or remedy pertaining to such restitution order as may be provided by law.
(b) The provisions of this section shall be read and deemed in pari materia with other provisions of law. Provided however, the provisions of this section are cumulative and shall not be construed so as to deprive any victim of any other remedy or relief to which a victim may now or hereafter be entitled pursuant to law.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Chapter 18 - Sentence and Punishment.
Article 4A - Restitution to Victims of Crimes.
Section 15-18-65 - Legislative Findings; Purpose and Construction of Article.
Section 15-18-66 - Definitions.
Section 15-18-67 - Restitution Hearing; Order of Restitution; Persons Entitled to Be Heard.
Section 15-18-68 - Criteria for Determining Restitution.
Section 15-18-69 - Objections to Order; Statement of Findings.
Section 15-18-71 - Enforceability of Order When Defendant Imprisoned; Condition of Parole.
Section 15-18-74 - Supervision of Parolee's Restitution.
Section 15-18-75 - Civil Action by Victim of Crime; Credit for Restitution Paid.