Except as provided elsewhere in this article, an award may be made whether or not any person is prosecuted or convicted. Proof of conviction of a person whose acts give rise to a claim is conclusive evidence that the crime was committed, unless an application for rehearing, an appeal of the conviction or certiorari is pending, or a rehearing or new trial has been ordered. The commission may suspend the proceedings pending disposition of criminal prosecution that has been commenced or is imminent, but may make a tentative award under this section.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Chapter 23 - Alabama Crime Victims.
Article 1 - Crime Victims' Compensation.
Section 15-23-1 - Short Title.
Section 15-23-2 - Legislative Findings, Etc.
Section 15-23-3 - Definitions.
Section 15-23-5 - Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission - Powers and Duties.
Section 15-23-6 - Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission - Annual Report Required.
Section 15-23-7 - Audit of Financial Affairs of Commission Authorized.
Section 15-23-11 - Filing Claim Under Article Constitutes Waiver of Physician-Patient Privilege.
Section 15-23-12 - When Compensation Not Awarded, Diminished, etc.; Reconsideration of Award.
Section 15-23-18 - Penalties - Influence Peddling.
Section 15-23-19 - Penalties - Failure of Commission Member to Disclose Conflict of Interest.
Section 15-23-20 - Penalties - Alteration of Commission Records, Etc.
Section 15-23-21 - Penalties - Furnishing False Information; Failure to Disclose Material Fact, Etc.
Section 15-23-22 - Penalties - Unauthorized Control Over Money or Securities of Commission.
Section 15-23-23 - Certain Persons Deemed Ineligible for Compensation.