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45-45-171.01
Section 45-45-171.01 Cremation of deceased indigent person. (a)(1) The Madison County Commission
may provide for expenses of cremation of any deceased indigent person, if the deceased was
a resident of the county prior to his or her death, died without an estate, and has no relatives
residing in the county who are financially able to provide for the burial or cremation expenses
of the person. (2) The surviving spouse of the deceased person shall consent in writing to
the cremation by the county. (3) If there is no surviving spouse, any adult child of the deceased
person, if the adult child resides in the county, shall consent in writing to the cremation.
(4) If there is no surviving spouse or surviving adult child of the deceased residing in the
county, the agency referring the body and requesting the cremation may consent in writing
to the cremation. A referring agency acting in good faith pursuant to this section shall be
exempt from all civil and criminal liability regarding such...
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12-15-136
Section 12-15-136 Proceedings for sealing legal and social files and records of courts, pertaining
to certain persons and effect thereof. (a) On motion of a person who has been the subject
of a delinquency or child in need of supervision petition , the juvenile court may order the
sealing of the legal and social files and records of the juvenile court pertaining to the
person if it finds that: (1) Two years have elapsed since the final discharge of the person
from legal custody or supervision or two years after the entry of any other order of the juvenile
court not involving custody or supervision; and (2) The person has not been convicted or adjudicated
delinquent or a youthful offender of any felony or a misdemeanor involving sexual offenses,
drugs, weapons, or violence, or threats of violence, prior to the filing of the motion and
no proceeding is pending seeking the conviction or adjudication. (b) The motion and the order
may include the records, reports, or information specified...
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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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13A-6-191
Section 13A-6-191 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the following meanings: (1) CAREGIVER. An individual who has the responsibility for the care
of an elderly person as a result of family relationship or who has assumed the responsibility
for the care of the person voluntarily, for pecuniary gain, by contract, or as a result of
the ties of friendship. (2) DECEPTION. Deception occurs when a person knowingly: a. Creates
or confirms another's impression which is false and which the defendant does not believe to
be true. b. Fails to correct a false impression which the defendant previously has created
or confirmed. c. Fails to correct a false impression when the defendant is under a duty to
do so. d. Prevents another from acquiring information pertinent to the disposition of the
property involved. e. Sells or otherwise transfers or encumbers property, failing to disclose
a lien, adverse claim, or other legal impediment to the enjoyment of the...
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22-8A-2
Section 22-8A-2 Legislative intent. The Legislature finds that competent adult persons have
the right to control the decisions relating to the rendering of their own medical care, including,
without limitation, the decision to have medical procedures, life-sustaining treatment, and
artificially provided nutrition and hydration provided, withheld, or withdrawn in instances
of terminal conditions and permanent unconsciousness. In order that the rights of individuals
may be respected even after they are no longer able to participate actively in decisions about
themselves, the Legislature hereby declares that the laws of this state shall recognize the
right of a competent adult person to make a written declaration instructing his or her physician
to provide, withhold, or withdraw life-sustaining treatment and artificially provided nutrition
and hydration or designate by lawful written form a health care proxy to make decisions on
behalf of the adult person concerning the providing,...
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38-7-18
Section 38-7-18 Mandatory state subsidized child day-care services program. (a) There is hereby
provided a mandatory state subsidized child day-care services program within the Department
of Human Resources for a minimum average of 6,500 eligible children at not less than the current
Department of Human Resources payment rates for a payment-to-provider cost of not less than
$8,600,000.00, annually, based on fiscal year ending September 30, 1987. (b) There is hereby
provided, in addition to any and all other appropriations to the Department of Human Resources,
a conditional appropriation of $2,400,000.00 from the Alabama Special Educational Trust Fund
for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1987, to the Department of Human Resources, to provide
child day-care services for an additional 1,800 eligible children. The appropriation herein
provided is conditional upon the condition of the Alabama Special Educational Trust Fund as
ascertained by the Governor, and shall be released only upon...
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12-15-306
Section 12-15-306 Removing a child from the custody of a parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian.
(a) A child may be removed by a law enforcement officer from the custody of a parent, legal
guardian, or legal custodian if there are reasonable grounds to believe any of the following:
(1) The child is suffering from an illness or injury or is in imminent danger from the surroundings
of the child and that the removal of the child is necessary for the protection of the health
and safety of the child. (2) The child has no parent, legal guardian, legal custodian, or
other suitable person able to provide supervision and care for the child. (b) The person removing
the child shall immediately deliver the child to the Department of Human Resources. (Act 2008-277,
p. 441, §18.)...
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21-6-4
Section 21-6-4 Attendant care. Attendant care may be provided when (1) the requirements of
Section 21-6-3 are met and (2) an attendant trained by competent medical and vocational rehabilitation
personnel is available to provide the care needed by the homebound person. Nothing in this
chapter shall be construed to prohibit a member of the handicapped person's family from serving
as an attendant under this chapter. (Acts 1975, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 109, p. 336, §4.)...
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22-50-82
Section 22-50-82 Development of educational programs and services; instructors and training.
(a) Subject to Section 22-50-84, the Department of Public Health may develop educational programs
and services concerning Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and related diseases. These programs
and services shall be offered to individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or related
diseases, the families of these individuals, and the general public. (b)(1) The department
may provide instructors to train and provide support to each of the following: a. Members
of the families of individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or similar diseases. b.
Health care providers who provide care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia,
or similar diseases at the home of the individual or a member of the family of the individual,
or a similar residential location. c. Other caregivers who provide care for individuals with
Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or similar diseases at the home of the...
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38-12-31
Section 38-12-31 Legislative findings. The Legislature finds and declares the following: (1)
There exists in this state a number of children who cannot reside with their parents, legal
guardians, or legal custodians because of such parents', legal guardians', or custodians'
incapacity or inability to perform the regular and expected functions of care and support
of the children and family care and who thereby come to the attention of juvenile court and
into the care and custody of the Department of Human Resources. (2) An increasing number of
relatives, including grandparents, find themselves wanting to provide care to related foster
children on a long-term basis to prevent the children from remaining in foster care with unrelated
caregivers yet these relatives are either unable or unwilling to seek termination of the legal
relationships between the parent and the child, particularly when it is the caregiver's own
child or sibling who is the parent. (3) It is in the public interest to...
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