26 chapters · 242 sections in this title.
Ala. Code § 38-9-3 Legislative Findings and Intent
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The legislature recognizes that there are many adult citizens of the state who, because of the infirmities of age, disabilities or like incapacities, are in need of protective services. Such services should, to the maximum degree of feasibility, allow the individual the same righ…
Ala. Code § 38-9-3.1 Concurrent Original and General Jurisdiction of Probate Court and Circuit Court
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The probate court and circuit court shall have concurrent original and general jurisdiction as to all matters mentioned in this chapter. (Act 2022-123, §2.)
Ala. Code § 38-9-4 Arrangements for Protective Services; Liability of Department for Protective Services; Services to Conform to Wishes of Person to Be Served; Duty of Department to Ascertain Persons in Need of Care and Protection
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(a) Protective services may be arranged when an adult person is in need of care and protection because of danger to his health or safety; provided, that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to mean that the department is chargeable for the cost of such care except where suc…
Ala. Code § 38-9-5 Emergency Protective Services
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When there is brought to the attention of a county department of human resources a person who is unable, because of physical or mental disabilities, to provide for his basic needs for shelter, food, clothing or health care, and whose health or safety is in immediate danger, the d…