26-2A-102
Section 26-2A-102 Court appointment of guardian for incapacitated person. (a) Except as provided
by subsection (e), an incapacitated person or any person interested in the welfare of the
incapacitated person may petition for appointment of a limited or general guardian. (b) After
the filing of a petition, the court shall set a date for hearing on the issue of incapacity
so that notices may be given as required by Section 26-2A-103, and, unless the allegedly incapacitated
person is represented by counsel, appoint an attorney to represent the person in the proceeding.
The person so appointed may be granted the powers and duties of a guardian ad litem. The person
alleged to be incapacitated shall be examined by a physician or other qualified person appointed
by the court who shall submit a report in writing to the court. The person alleged to be incapacitated
also shall be interviewed by a court representative sent by the court. The court representative
also shall interview the person who...
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30-3-153
Section 30-3-153 Implementation; required provisions; plan set by court. (a) In order to implement
joint custody, the court shall require the parents to submit, as part of their agreement,
provisions covering matters relevant to the care and custody of the child, including, but
not limited to, all of the following: (1) The care and education of the child. (2) The medical
and dental care of the child. (3) Holidays and vacations. (4) Child support. (5) Other necessary
factors that affect the physical or emotional health and well-being of the child. (6) Designating
the parent possessing primary authority and responsibility regarding involvement of the minor
child in academic, religious, civic, cultural, athletic, and other activities, and in medical
and dental care if the parents are unable to agree on these decisions. The exercise of this
primary authority is not intended to negate the responsibility of the parties to notify and
communicate with each other as provided in this article....
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30-3-4.2
Section 30-3-4.2 Grandparent visitation. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following
words have the following meanings: (1) GRANDPARENT. The parent of a parent, whether the relationship
is created biologically or by adoption. (2) HARM. A finding by the court, by clear and convincing
evidence, that without court-ordered visitation by the grandparent, the child's emotional,
mental, or physical well-being has been, could reasonably be, or would be jeopardized. (b)
A grandparent may file an original action in a circuit court where his or her grandchild resides
or any other court exercising jurisdiction with respect to the grandchild or file a motion
to intervene in any action when any court in this state has before it any issue concerning
custody of the grandchild, including a domestic relations proceeding involving the parent
or parents of the grandchild, for reasonable visitation rights with respect to the grandchild
if any of the following circumstances exist: (1) An action for...
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44-1-1
Section 44-1-1 Purpose of chapter. The purpose of this chapter is to promote and safeguard
the social well-being and general welfare of the youth of the state through a comprehensive
and coordinated program of public services for the prevention of juvenile delinquency and
the rehabilitation of delinquent youth. This state program shall provide the following: (1)
Social and educational services and facilities for any youth whom a juvenile judge deems in
need of such state services; (2) The establishment of standards for social and educational
services and facilities for such youth; (3) Cooperation with public and voluntary agencies,
organizations and citizen groups in the development and coordination of programs and activities
directed toward the prevention, control and treatment of delinquency; (4) The promotion and
improvement of community conditions, programs and resources to aid parents in discharging
their responsibilities for the care, development and well-being of their children;...
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12-15-141
Section 12-15-141 Emergency ex parte orders authorized upon showing of verified evidence of
abuse or neglect; evidence required; hearing required within 72 hours of issuance of order.
The juvenile court may enter an ex parte order of protection or restraint on an emergency
basis, without prior notice and a hearing, upon a showing of verified written or verbal evidence
of abuse or neglect injurious to the health or safety of a child subject to a juvenile court
proceeding and the likelihood that the abuse or neglect will continue unless the order is
issued. If an emergency order is issued, a hearing, after notice, shall be held within 72
hours of the written evidence or the next judicial business day thereafter, to either dissolve,
continue, or modify the order. (Acts 1991, No. 91-661, p. 1265, §4; §12-15-153; amended
and renumbered by Act 2008-277, p. 441, §9.)...
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13A-6-183
Section 13A-6-183 Custody of arrestee; access to resources; photographs. (a) For the safety
and well-being of a person arrested for the crime of prostitution under Division 2 of Article
3 of Chapter 12 he or she may be held in custody for up to 72 hours. The person shall be brought
before a court of competent jurisdiction as soon as possible within a 48-hour period to conduct
an inquiry into the person's access to resources, such as, but not limited to, health care,
shelter, mental health counseling, or financial aid. The court may issue an order to assist
the person in obtaining the services and resources needed pursuant to the court's inquiry.
(b) A photograph of a person taken by a law enforcement agency upon the arrest of a person
for the crime of prostitution under Division 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 12, is not a public
record and may not be published in any printed or electronic media or provided to any person
without an order of a district court judge with jurisdiction over the...
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15-20A-3
Section 15-20A-3 Applicability. (a) This chapter is applicable to every adult sex offender
convicted of a sex offense as defined in Section 15-20A-5, without regard to when his or her
crime or crimes were committed or his or her duty to register arose. (b) Any adult sex offender
shall be subject to this chapter for life. (c) This chapter is applicable to juvenile sex
offenders who are adjudicated delinquent pursuant to the Alabama Juvenile Justice Act, Sections
12-15-101 to 12-15-601, inclusive, formerly Sections 12-15-1 to 12-15-176, inclusive, Code
of Alabama 1975, of a sex offense as defined in Section 15-20A-5. (d) A juvenile sex offender
adjudicated delinquent of a sex offense as defined in Section 15-20A-5 on or after July 1,
2011, shall be subject to this chapter for the duration of time as provided in Section 15-20A-28.
A juvenile sex offender adjudicated delinquent of a sex offense as defined in Section 15-20A-5
prior to July 1, 2011, shall be subject to registration and...
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15-25-2
Section 15-25-2 Prosecution for physical or sexual offense or exploitation involving child
under age 16 - Videotaped deposition; who may be present; procedure; protective order. (a)
In any criminal prosecution referred to in Section 15-25-1, the court, upon motion of the
district attorney or Attorney General, for good cause shown and after notice to the defendant,
may order the taking of a videotaped deposition of an alleged victim of or witness to the
crime who is under the age of 16 at the time of the order. (b) On any motion for a videotaped
deposition of the victim or a witness, the court shall consider the age and maturity of the
child, the nature of the offense, the nature of testimony that may be expected, and the possible
effect that the testimony in person at trial may have on the victim or witness, along with
any other relevant matters that may be required by Supreme Court rule. (c) During the taping
of a videotaped deposition authorized pursuant to this section, the...
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25-8-42
Section 25-8-42 Minors violating provisions as to street or public place occupations deemed
delinquent. Any person who engages in any street occupation in violation of Sections 25-8-39,
25-8-40, or 25-8-41 may be deemed delinquent and brought before any court having jurisdiction
over juvenile delinquents. (Acts 1995, No. 95-604, p. 1263, §11.)...
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30-3-151
Section 30-3-151 Definitions. For the purposes of this article the following words shall have
the following meanings: (1) JOINT CUSTODY. Joint legal custody and joint physical custody.
(2) JOINT LEGAL CUSTODY. Both parents have equal rights and responsibilities for major decisions
concerning the child, including, but not limited to, the education of the child, health care,
and religious training. The court may designate one parent to have sole power to make certain
decisions while both parents retain equal rights and responsibilities for other decisions.
(3) JOINT PHYSICAL CUSTODY. Physical custody is shared by the parents in a way that assures
the child frequent and substantial contact with each parent. Joint physical custody does not
necessarily mean physical custody of equal durations of time. (4) SOLE LEGAL CUSTODY. One
parent has sole rights and responsibilities to make major decisions concerning the child,
including, but not limited to, the education of the child, health care,...
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