The University of Alabama Legal Clinic
The Legal Clinic at The University of Alabama is a free legal service offered by the 3 rd year law students. Advice is available only on non-criminal charges such as bankruptcy, leases, car wrecks, etc. and they do not handle traffic or alcohol violations.
Statutes and Ordinances Routinely Enforced to Neighborhoods Bordering the University of Alabama :
Noise Ordinance – Section 10.8-13 Code of Tuscaloosa
Open Beverage – Section 3-12 Code of Tuscaloosa
Minor in Possession – Section 29-3A-25(19) Alabama Code , 1975
More that three Unrelated Persons Should Live at Residence – Section 35-32 Code of Tuscaloosa
Parking – Chapter 22 Code of Tuscaloosa
Litter – Section 13-60 to Section 13-79.4 Code of Tuscaloosa
Weeds and Grass – Section 13-67 Code of Tuscaloosa
Traffic – Chapter 22 Code of Tuscaloosa
Title 32 Alabama Code , 1975
Adult allowing minors to consume or possess alcohol at open house party – Acts of Alabama , 94-580
Disorderly Conduct – Section 13A-11-7 Alabama Code , 1975
Harassment – Section 13-A-11-8 Alabama Code , 1975
False Name or Identification – Acts of Alabama , 93-204
Public Intoxication – Section 13A-11-8 Alabama Code , 1975
Theft III – Section 13A-8-5 Alabama Code , 1975
Assault III – Section 13A-6-22 Alabama Code , 1975
Household appliances and household furniture prohibited outside any dwelling – Section 13-67.2 Code of Tuscaloosa
Offenses for which Students are most frequently Cited and Typical Settlements:
DUI
| Fine | Jail Time | License Suspended | |
| 1 st Offense | $600-2,100 | 0-1 YEAR | 90 DAYS |
| 2 nd Offense | $1,100-5,100 | 5 DAYS-1YEAR | 1 YEAR |
| 3 rd Offense | $2,100-10,100 | 60 DAYS-1YEAR | 3 YEARS |
Additional Expenses for all DUI's:
Court Costs- -$140.00
DUI School- -$115-250
Driver's License reinstatement fee - -$100 +
For Your Information :
• Effective August 9, 1996 , administrative suspension of driver's license for 90 days if test over .08 or if breath test refused.
• Effective May 28, 1995 , blood alcohol level lowered for which it is unlawful to drive for minors (under 21) to .02%
• Jail time is often given on a first offense DUI involving accidents and high blood alcohol levels.
• A person does not have to be driving to be convicted of a DUI, but in physical control with includes sitting on the driver's side with the keys in the ignition.
• For the offenses listed below, a 2 nd offense will result in higher fines with the possibility of a suspended jail sentence and probation and/or jail time to serve.
| Charge | Fines and Costs First Offense | Other |
| Public Intoxication | $320.00 | $115.00-250.00 Alcohol Program |
| Open Beverage | $220.00 | (Includes Cups) |
| Minor in Possession | $320.00 | Mandatory 90-180 Day Driver's License Suspension |
| Improper ID | $320.00 | Mandatory 90-180 Day Driver's License Suspension |
| Sale of Alcohol to Minors | $670.00 | |
| Littering | $270.00 | (Includes Cigarettes and Bottles) |
| Trespassing at Lake | $270.00 | |
| More than three Unrelated Persons Living at Residence | Mandatory Court Appearance | |
| Adult allowing minors to consume or posses alcohol at open house party | Mandatory Court Appearance | |
| Noise Ordinance Violation | $270.00 | |
| Parking | $25.00-100.00 | |
| Not Cutting Grass | $270.00 | |
| Dog at Large | $195.00 | |
| Domestic Violence III | Mandatory Court Appearance | (includes members of same household or dating couple) |
Garbage Disposal
Curbside Service:
Town roll-carts are maintained by the Department of Environmental Services' curbside service. Household refuse is collected twice a week at the curbside. Residents are responsible for bringing containerized trash to the street and returning the container to the side or back of the house.
• Use the 90 gallon city issued garbage containers only
• Cans that are not provided by the city cannot be used
• Use cans that have a wind latch to prevent the scattering of garbage
• Put all garbage and household refuse in watertight bags secured at the top
• Put all garbage at the curb by 7 a.m. on the day of collection but no sooner than 4 p.m. the day before. All containers are to be removed from the street by 7 a.m. on the day following collection.
• There is a $25.00 fine for leaving your roll cart at the curb after the collection day
Tuscaloosa Establishment 2004
| Establishment | 19 & up |
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| 4 Play | X |
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| 4 th and 23 rd | X |
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| Back Porch | X |
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| Bama Belle Riverboat | X |
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| Big Al's Backstreet Lounge | X |
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| Buffalo's | X |
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| Campus Party Store (Gilletes) | X |
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| Catch 22 | X |
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| Cotton Club | X |
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| Harry's | X |
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| Innisfree | X |
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| Jade | X |
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| Jupiter | X |
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| No Name | X |
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| Rhythm and Brews | X |
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| Shades of Blackness | X |
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| The Booth | X |
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| The Crimson Club | X |
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| The Station | X |
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| The Venue | X |
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| The Yard | X |
