For purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) COMMIT. Transfer legal and physical custody. (2) DEPARTMENT. The Department of Mental Health. (Act 2008-277, p. 441, §21.)
Definitions
Ala. Code § 12-15-401, under Involuntary Commitment of Minors or Children.
Ala. Code § 12-15-401