SB264 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Cam Ward
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: The bill creates two mandatory $100 fees for DUI defendants who complete a pretrial diversion or deferral program, with the funds split to two state funds.
What This Bill Does
It amends the DUI law (Section 32-5A-191) to require two separate $100 fees from individuals who successfully finish a pretrial diversion or deferral in DUI cases in municipal, district, or circuit court. One $100 fee is deposited into the Alabama Chemical Testing Training and Equipment Fund, and another $100 fee is deposited into the Alabama Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund. These changes apply in addition to existing penalties and become effective on the first day of the third month after the bill's passage.

Who It Affects
DUI defendants who participate in a pretrial diversion or deferral program will be charged two mandatory $100 fees upon successful completion.
Municipal, district, and circuit courts that administer DUI pretrial diversion or deferral programs will collect these new fees from participants.
The Alabama Chemical Testing Training and Equipment Fund will receive $100 of the new fees, and the Alabama Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund will receive another $100 of the new fees.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 32-5A-191 to add two mandatory $100 fees for individuals who complete a pretrial diversion or deferral program in DUI cases in municipal, district, or circuit court.
The first $100 shall be deposited into the Alabama Chemical Testing Training and Equipment Fund.
The second $100 shall be deposited into the Alabama Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund.
The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval.

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Subjects: Driving Under the Influence