Alabama Code Title 45. Local Laws § 45-34-81.03

(a)(1) In Henry County, a booking fee in the amount of forty-five dollars ($45) shall be assessed against and collected from each person booked or incarcerated into the Henry County Jail and subsequently convicted.

(2) The fee assessed pursuant to this section shall be in addition to any fines, court costs, or other charges imposed.

(b)(1) The booking fee imposed by this section shall be assessed against a defendant upon conviction by a court of law where the defendant is convicted.

(2) The clerk of the court shall enter the amount of the fee as provided in this section on the docket sheet and shall collect the fee in the same manner and the same time as court costs.

(3) Notwithstanding subdivision (2), the fee may not be deemed a court cost based on collection by the clerk.

(d)(1) In any case where the booking fee provided by this section is not paid, the circuit clerk of the court may assist in the collection of the fees.

(2) In addition, the sheriff may contract for the collection of the fees and pay a portion of the fees as a cost for collection.

(e)(1) The sheriff may withhold funds of a person who is incarcerated in the Henry County Jail equal to the amount of the booking fee which shall be applied toward the assessment of the booking fee.

(2) If no conviction results, the moneys shall be repaid to the defendant after dismissal of all charges or acquittal.