HB14 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Phillip PettusRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Driving under the influence, pretrial diversion programs, fee to Ala. Head and Spinal Cord Trust Fund, payment provided for, Sec. 32-5A-191 am'd.
Summary: HB 14 adds two mandatory $100 fees for DUI pretrial diversion completions, directing funds to the Alabama Chemical Testing Training and Equipment Fund and the Alabama Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund.
What This Bill Does
It amends the DUI statute to require a mandatory $100 fee when a person successfully completes a pretrial diversion or deferral program in municipal, district, or circuit court. The bill requires two separate $100 fees: one to the Alabama Chemical Testing Training and Equipment Fund and one to the Alabama Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund. These fees are in addition to any fines and apply specifically to those who were charged with driving under the influence. The changes apply across municipal, district, and circuit courts.

Who It Affects
DUI defendants who successfully complete a pretrial diversion or deferral program in municipal, district, or circuit court would owe two mandatory $100 fees (one to each fund).
The Alabama Chemical Testing Training and Equipment Fund and the Alabama Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund would receive additional funding from these mandatory fees.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 32-5A-191 to require a mandatory $100 pretrial diversion/deferral fee for DUI cases.
Imposes two separate $100 fees for eligible individuals: $100 deposited into the Alabama Chemical Testing Training and Equipment Fund and $100 deposited into the Alabama Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund.
Fees apply to individuals who successfully complete pretrial diversion or deferral programs in municipal, district, or circuit court after DUI charges.
The fees are in addition to any fines or other penalties already required.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Driving Under the Influence