SJR122 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

U. S. Congress urged to approve H.R. 1416 and S. 755, the Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act

Summary

Alabama urges the U.S. Congress to pass the Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act to allow federal tax refunds to be offset for restitution and court debts.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the Act would let the U.S. Treasury offset a person’s federal income tax refund to pay crime victims’ restitution and unpaid court fines/fees. Alabama already uses a similar method with state income tax refunds under Act 2004-505, which has collected over $13.3 million. The resolution says this would help victims receive money owed and improve collection of court debts.

Who It Affects

• Crime victims in Alabama, who would receive restitution more reliably.
• Individuals with unpaid court fines and fees, who could have their federal tax refunds offset.
• Alabama state government and courts, which would benefit from improved debt collection.
• The U.S. Treasury and federal taxpayers, whose refunds could be offset to pay debts as authorized by federal law.

Key Provisions

• Urges Congress to approve H.R.1416 and S.755, the Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act.
• Cites Alabama's existing setoff program under Act 2004-505 that uses state income tax refunds to collect unpaid fines and fees, with over $13.3 million collected.
• States that the Act would authorize offset of restitution and state judicial debts against federal income tax refunds.
• Provides a copy of the resolution to Alabama's Congressional Delegation.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative