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22-4-32
Section 22-4-32 Definitions. For purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the
following meanings: (1) CERTIFICATE OF NEED REVIEW BOARD. The board which reviews all certificate
of need applications as provided in Section 22-21-260(14). (2) COVERED HEALTH CARE REPORTER.
The term includes health care facilities as that term is defined in Section 22-21-260(6);
new institutional health services subject to review as defined in Section 22-21-263; a facility
or institution for the care or treatment of any kind of mental or emotional illness or substance
abuse or for providing services to persons with intellectual disabilities as defined in Section
22-50-17; and facilities and distinct units as defined in Section 22-21-263(c). (3) HEALTH
CARE REPORTS. The written reports to SHPDA which are required to be submitted by this article.
(4) HEALTH CARE INFORMATION AND DATA ADVISORY COUNCIL. The body created by this article which
is charged with advising and participating in the...
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15-24-3
Section 15-24-3 Filing of affidavit that defendant is intellectually disabled. Following the
arrest and detention of any person for an offense against the laws of this state, either the
defendant or the state may, by verified affidavit filed with the court having jurisdiction,
establish that the defendant is a person who has been identified as intellectually disabled
and has received or is presently receiving services through the Department of Mental Health,
a program certified by the Department of Mental Health, or the Department of Education. (Acts
1985, No. 85-652, p. 1020, §3.)...
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38-9A-1
Section 38-9A-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall have
the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (a)
ADULT. An individual 18 years of age or older with a developmental disability. (b) AGENCY.
Any public state agency, including, but not limited to, the Department of Mental Health, Department
of Public Health, and Department of Education. (c) CHILD. An individual under the age of 18
who has a developmental disability or who is at risk for a developmental disability. A child
under the age of six is considered at risk for a developmental disability if the child has
substantial developmental delay or specific congenital or acquired condition that has a high
probability of resulting in a developmental disability if services are not provided. (d) COMMUNITY
COUNCIL. A local council composed of people with a developmental disability and their family
members who supervise the implementation of the program in its...
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12-15-313
Section 12-15-313 Ordering and preparation of report concerning a child and family; ordering,
conduct, and certification of findings of physical or mental examination of child prior to
hearing on petition generally; examination of parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian after
hearing where ability to care for or supervise child at issue. (a) After a petition alleging
dependency has been filed, the juvenile court may direct that a study and report to the juvenile
court be made by the Department of Human Resources with recommendations concerning the child,
his or her family, his or her environment, and other matters relevant to the need for treatment
or disposition of the case. (b) Where there are indications that the child may be physically
ill or a child with mental illness or an intellectual disability, on its own motion or motion
of a party, may order the child to be examined at a suitable place by a physician, psychiatrist,
psychologist, or other qualified examiner under the...
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22-50-16
Section 22-50-16 Commissioner of Mental Health. The Governor shall appoint the Mental Health
Commissioner and shall fix his term of office and salary, such salary to be established without
regard to any limitations now, or hereafter, established by law unless such law specifically
refers to such Mental Health Commissioner. The commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of
the Governor. The said Mental Health Commissioner so appointed shall appoint all officers
and employees of the department or he may authorize any superintendent, division or bureau
head, or other administrator to select with his approval all staff members and employees,
and shall fix the salaries of the officers and employees of the Mental Health Department,
without regard to any limitation established by law, unless such law passed hereafter shall
refer to the particular officer or employee of the Mental Health Department. The commissioner
may appoint an Associate Commissioner for Mental Illness, an Associate...
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28-11-5
Section 28-11-5 Tobacco prevention materials; funding. The board may use funding, if available,
from the Department of Mental Health, other state or federal agencies, grants, and private
or public organizations to enforce this chapter and to provide and distribute tobacco prevention
materials to retail tobacco merchants. The materials shall provide information regarding state
and federal laws that prohibit access to tobacco or tobacco products by minors and other appropriate
information. The board may also provide consultation services for establishing programs to
minimize or eliminate sales of tobacco or tobacco products to minors pursuant to the responsible
vendor program. (Acts 1997, No. 97-423, p. 721, §5.)...
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12-15-506
Section 12-15-506 County teams established; appointments; meetings; duties. (a) A county team
is created in each county of the state The county team shall consist of a representative appointed
by the head of the following departments, agencies, or organizations: The local education
agency or agencies, the county department of human resources, the Department of Mental Health,
the Department of Youth Services, and a juvenile probation officer appointed by the presiding
juvenile court judge. (b) Appointments to the county team shall be for a term of three years
beginning October 1, 1993, and each three years thereafter and until their successors are
appointed, except that the initial appointments of the representatives of the county department
of human resources and the Department of Mental Health shall be for three years; the initial
appointments of the representatives of the local education agency or agencies and the Department
of Youth Services shall be for two years; and the initial...
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22-54-1
Section 22-54-1 Establishment authorized; facility to be under jurisdiction of Department of
Mental Health; designation. (a) The Alabama Department of Mental Health is hereby authorized
to establish an institution for persons displaying evidence of mental illness or psychosocial
disorders and requiring diagnostic services and treatment in a security setting. (b) The institution
shall be under the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and shall be known
as the Alabama Security Medical Facility. (Acts 1975, No. 1220, p. 2545, §1.)...
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26-24-3
Section 26-24-3 Duties of secretary. The duties of the secretary shall include, but not be
limited to, all of the following: (1) Advising the Governor and the Legislature in matters
relating to the coordination of services for children under the age of 19. (2) Serving as
a liaison between the Governor and state agencies providing programs or services for children.
(3) Educating and informing legislators and other elected officials about issues affecting
children. (4) Coordinating local effort by creating a network of existing local and community
groups and advocates dedicated to children to enable beneficial organizations throughout the
state to assist and educate each other. (5) Actively seeking and applying for federal and
private grants to fund children's programs. (6) Establishing a repository for information
on programs other than education programs offered by the Department of Education for K-12
in Alabama, which offer services for, or are for the benefit of, or in any way affect...
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38-9-7
Section 38-9-7 Violations; penalties. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to abuse, neglect,
exploit, or emotionally abuse any protected person. For purposes of this section, residence
in a nursing home, mental institution, developmental center for people with an intellectual
disability, or other convalescent care facility shall be prima facie evidence that a person
is a protected person. Charges of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or emotional abuse may be
initiated upon complaints of private individuals, as a result of investigations by social
service agencies, or on the direct initiative of law enforcement officials. (b) Any person
who intentionally abuses or neglects a person in violation of this chapter shall be guilty
of a Class B felony if the intentional abuse or neglect causes serious physical injury. (c)
Any person who recklessly abuses or neglects a person in violation of this chapter shall be
guilty of a Class C felony if the reckless abuse or neglect causes serious...
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