If the circuit, district or municipal court judge regards a complaint as unfounded or frivolous, he may order the complainant to pay the costs of prosecution; and, upon making such order, execution may issue to enforce the payment thereof.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Chapter 6 - Peace Proceedings and Proceedings to Preserve Order.
Article 2 - Proceedings Before Judges.
Section 15-6-20 - Examination of Complainant and Witnesses; Form of Affidavit.
Section 15-6-21 - Arrest Warrant.
Section 15-6-22 - Hearing; Discharge of Defendant; Continuation of Hearing.
Section 15-6-23 - When Costs to Be Paid by Complainant.
Section 15-6-25 - Discharge of Defendant; Commitment to Jail; Contents of Commitment Warrant.
Section 15-6-26 - Prosecution Costs; Execution for Collection.