§ 1-9. Imprisonment in default of payment of fine.  


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  • If a fine is assessed against any party by the judge, upon conviction under this Code or any of the ordinances, and in the event the fines and costs are not then paid, the judge shall sentence the party so in default to work out the fine and costs under the direction of the city authorities, allowing not less than $10.00 for each day's service, within the limit prescribed by rule 10(g) of the Rules of Criminal Procedure for the courts of the state.

(Code 1992, § 1-10)

State law reference

Similar provisions, Code of Ala. 1975, § 12-14-12.