# Ala. Code § 44-2-21: Section 44-2-21 Financial Responsibility

> Alabama · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T44_C2_S44-2-21

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 44-2-21
- **Heading:** Section 44-2-21 Financial Responsibility
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 44-2-21

## Text

Financial responsibility for any child placed pursuant to the provisions of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Article V thereof in the first instance. However, in the event of partial or complete default of performance thereunder, the provisions of Sections 30-4-50 through 30-4-82, also may be invoked.

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