(a) A sex offender who is convicted of any offense specified in this chapter, in addition to any imprisonment or fine, or both, and in addition to any other fees, costs, and assessments, imposed for the commission of the underlying offense, shall be punished by a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
(b) The fines collected in subsection (a) shall be distributed as follows:
(1) Fifty dollars ($50) to the Highway Traffic Safety Fund in the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency.
(2) Twenty-five dollars ($25) to the Circuit Clerk's Restitution Recovery Fund.
(3) Twenty-five dollars ($25) to the State General Fund.
(4) Fifty dollars ($50) to the District Attorney's Fund or the fund prescribed by law for district attorney fees.
(5) Fifty dollars ($50) to the Office of Prosecution Services for the Alabama Computer Forensics Labs.
(6) Fifty dollars ($50) to the law enforcement agency who requested the warrant subject to the following:
a. If the warrant was requested by the sheriff, or his or her designee, any and all monies collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the county general fund earmarked for use by the sheriff and shall be paid to the sheriff upon request by the sheriff to be used at the discretion of the sheriff for any law enforcement purpose related to sex offender registration, notification, tracking, or apprehension.
b. The monies provided in this subdivision and the use of the funds shall in no way diminish or take the place of any other reimbursement or other source of income established for the sheriff or the operation of his or her office.
c. If the warrant was requested by a municipality, any proceeds from this subdivision shall be deposited into the municipal general fund and made available to the affected law enforcement agency or department upon requisition of the chief law enforcement official of such agency or department and shall be used for any lawful purpose related to sex offender registration notification, tracking, or apprehension. The monies provided in this paragraph shall in no way diminish or take the place of any other reimbursement or other source of income established for the chief of police for the operation of his or her office.
(c) Fines ordered pursuant to this section shall not be waived, suspended, or remitted.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Chapter 20A - Alabama Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act.
Section 15-20A-1 - Short Title.
Section 15-20A-2 - Legislative Findings.
Section 15-20A-3 - Applicability.
Section 15-20A-4 - Definitions.
Section 15-20A-5 - Sex Offenses.
Section 15-20A-6 - Allegation of Sexual Motivation.
Section 15-20A-7 - Registration Information - Required.
Section 15-20A-8 - Registration Information - Public Registry Website.
Section 15-20A-9 - Adult Sex Offender - Requirements Prior to Release.
Section 15-20A-11 - Adult Sex Offender - Prohibited Residence Locations, Etc.
Section 15-20A-12 - Adult Sex Offender - Homelessness.
Section 15-20A-13 - Adult Sex Offender - Employment Restrictions.
Section 15-20A-14 - Adult Sex Offender - Requirements Upon Entering State.
Section 15-20A-15 - Adult Sex Offender - Travel.
Section 15-20A-16 - Adult Sex Offender - Contact With Former Victims.
Section 15-20A-18 - Adult Sex Offender - Identification Requirements.
Section 15-20A-19 - Adult Sex Offender - Sexually Violent Predator.
Section 15-20A-20 - Adult Sex Offender - Electronic Monitoring.
Section 15-20A-21 - Adult Sex Offender - Community Notification.
Section 15-20A-22 - Adult Sex Offender - Registration Fee.
Section 15-20A-23 - Adult Sex Offender - Relief From Residency Restriction.
Section 15-20A-24 - Adult Sex Offender - Relief From Registration and Notification.
Section 15-20A-25 - Adult Sex Offender - Relief From Employment Restriction.
Section 15-20A-26 - Juvenile Sex Offender - Treatment; Risk Assessment.
Section 15-20A-27 - Juvenile Sex Offender - Community Notification.
Section 15-20A-28 - Juvenile Sex Offender - Lifetime Registration and Notification.
Section 15-20A-29 - Juvenile Sex Offender - Requirements Prior to Release.
Section 15-20A-31 - Juvenile Sex Offender - Employment Restrictions.
Section 15-20A-32 - Juvenile Sex Offender - Requirements Upon Entering State.
Section 15-20A-33 - Juvenile Sex Offender - Retention of Court Records.
Section 15-20A-34 - Juvenile Sex Offender - Relief From Lifetime Registration Requirements.
Section 15-20A-35 - Youthful Offender Treated as Juvenile or Adult.
Section 15-20A-36 - Name Change of Offender.
Section 15-20A-37 - Failure to Register; Absconding.
Section 15-20A-38 - Escape From Correctional Facility.
Section 15-20A-40 - Public Records - Certified Copies of Adjudication or Conviction.
Section 15-20A-41 - Victim Assistance.
Section 15-20A-43 - Registration and Notification Requirements Mandatory.
Section 15-20A-44 - Rulemaking Authority.
Section 15-20A-45 - Penalties.
Section 15-20A-46 - Disposition of Funds.