Affirmative Defense Under Criminal Prosecution; Investigation of Abuse

Ala. Code § 26-25-3 — under Title 26.

Ala. Code § 26-25-3

or Neglect Allegations.

(a) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under Sections 13A-13-4, 13A-13-5, and 13A-13-6, if the parent voluntarily delivers the infant to an emergency medical services provider or a baby safety device pursuant to this chapter. (b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the prosecution or investigation of any allegations of abuse or neglect of a surrendered infant.

History: (Act 2000-760, p. 1740, §3; Act 2023-508, §1.)