Section 45-49-83.40 Purpose.

(a) This subpart shall apply only in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in Mobile County. (b) The purpose of this subpart is to ensure that court-ordered restitution to crime victims, fines for failure to appear in court, victim compensation assessments, bail bonds forfeitures, court costs required by law, fines levied against criminals for wrongful conduct, and other court-ordered sums payable to the state, county, or municipalities, or to crime victims be paid in full, the costs of collection shall be borne by the individual who is responsible for the payment, and to insure that persons are compelled to comply with obligations imposed by the receipt of traffic citations. This subpart also ensures collection of fines or fees from individuals who have not made an initial court appearance, have missed a court appearance, or individuals with a writ of arrest outstanding.