Reports by Physicians, Etc., of Physical Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation - Penalty for Failure to Make Report

Ala. Code § 38-9-10, under Protection of Aged Adults or Adults with a Disability.

Ala. Code § 38-9-10

Any physician or other practitioner of the healing arts who shall knowingly fail to make the report required by this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment for not more than six months or a fine of not more than $500.00. (Acts 1977, No. 780, p. 1340, §8.)