Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, payment and receipt of any base or supplemental compensation as provided by subsections (a), (b), (c), or (d) of Section 29-2-159 is contingent upon the Legislature appropriating funds for that purpose. This article does not provide for an entitlement to compensation to persons determined to have been wrongfully incarcerated, does not require that the Legislature appropriate funds for payment of either base or supplemental compensation, and does not require or authorize the Comptroller to pay any such compensation until funds have been appropriated by the Legislature for that purpose.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 2 - Permanent Legislative Committees.
Section 29-2-150 - Legislative Intent.
Section 29-2-151 - Committee Created.
Section 29-2-152 - Composition; Meetings; Duties of Division of Risk Management.
Section 29-2-153 - Compensation; Expenses.
Section 29-2-154 - Rules and Regulations.
Section 29-2-155 - Civil Liability.
Section 29-2-156 - Eligibility for Compensation.
Section 29-2-157 - Evidence of Innocence.
Section 29-2-158 - Application and Notice.
Section 29-2-161 - Eligibility Exceptions.
Section 29-2-160 - Methods of Payment; Eligibility of Estate to Receive Compensation.
Section 29-2-162 - Application Based on Exoneration or Dismissal of Accusatory Instrument.
Section 29-2-163 - Verification of Information by Division of Risk Management.
Section 29-2-164 - Cooperation by State Agencies and Departments.