Section 15-19-6 - Disposition upon adjudication(a) If a person is adjudged a youthful offender and the underlying charge is a felony, the court shall:(1) Suspend the imposition or execution of sentence with or without probation;(2) Place the defendant on probation for a period not to exceed three years;(3) Impose a fine as provided by law for the offense with or without probation or commitment;(4) Commit the defendant to the custody of the Board of Corrections for a term of three years or a lesser term.(b) Where a sentence of fine is not otherwise authorized by law, then, in lieu of or in addition to any of the dispositions authorized in this section, the court may impose a fine of not more than $1,000. In imposing a fine the court may authorize its payment in installments.(c) In placing a defendant on probation, the court shall direct that he be placed under the supervision of the appropriate probation agency.(d) If the underlying charge is a misdemeanor, a person adjudged a youthful offender may be given correctional treatment as provided by law for such misdemeanor.Ala. Code § 15-19-6 (1975)
Acts 1971, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 335, p. 4622, §4.