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6-10-106
Section 6-10-106 Proceedings to set aside exemptions when husband, wife, or parent absent seven
years and residence not ascertainable - Generally. (a) When the real and personal property
owned by an absent husband, wife, or parent who has not been heard from and whose residence
has been unknown for seven years and whose residence cannot be ascertained by diligent inquiry
does not exceed in amount and value the exemptions allowed in favor of his or her surviving
spouse and minor child or children, or either, the probate court of the county in which he
or she resided before leaving his or her spouse or children, upon the application of the deserted
spouse or, if there is no spouse or he or she does not act, upon the application of the guardian
or of a suitable person who shall be appointed by the judge of probate as next friend of such
minor children, verified by oath and setting forth such facts, must appoint two commissioners,
who shall make a full and complete inventory and...
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26-10A-2
Section 26-10A-2 Definitions. The following words and phrases shall have the following meaning
whenever used in this chapter except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(1) ABANDONMENT. A voluntary and intentional relinquishment of the custody of a minor by parent,
or a withholding from the minor, without good cause or excuse, by the parent, of his or her
presence, care, love, protection, maintenance, or the opportunity for the display of filial
affection, or the failure to claim the rights of a parent, or the failure to perform the duties
of a parent. (2) ADOPTEE. The person being adopted. (3) ADULT. A person who is 19 years of
age or older or who by statute is otherwise deemed an adult. (4) CONSENT. Voluntarily agreeing
to adoption. (5) FATHER. A male person who is the biological father of the minor or is treated
by law as the father. (6) LICENSED CHILD PLACING AGENCY. Any adoption agency that is licensed
under the provisions of the Alabama Child Care Act of 1971...
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13A-13-8
Section 13A-13-8 Failure to report missing child. (a) This section shall be known and may be
cited as Caylee's Law. (b) For purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the
meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) ABDUCTION. The removal or retention
of a child without the consent of the child's custodian. (2) CHILD. A person who is less than
18 years of age. (3) CUSTODIAN. A child's father or mother, whether biological or adoptive,
a child's legally appointed guardian, or the spouse of a child's father, mother, or legally
appointed guardian. In the case where only one parent has legal custody, the term means the
parent with legal custody or his or her spouse. (4) GUARDIAN. A guardian as defined in Section
26-2A-20. (5) LOST CHILD. A child who is unable to find his or her way back to his or her
custodian. (6) RUNAWAY CHILD. A child who voluntarily absents himself or herself from the
control of his or her custodian with intent to remain away indefinitely....
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19-3B-305
Section 19-3B-305 Appointment of representative. (a) If the court determines that an interest
is not represented under this article, or that the otherwise available representation might
be inadequate, then the court may appoint a guardian ad litem or other representative to receive
notice, give consent, and otherwise represent, bind, and act on behalf of a minor, incapacitated,
or unborn individual, or a person whose identity or location is unknown. (b) A guardian ad
litem or other representative may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect
to any matter arising under this chapter, whether or not a judicial proceeding concerning
the trust is pending. (c) In making decisions, a guardian ad litem or other representative
may consider general benefit accruing to the living members of the individual's family. (d)
A guardian ad litem or other representative may be appointed to represent several persons
or interests. (Act 2006-216, p. 314, §1.)...
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26-19-1
Section 26-19-1 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the
meanings ascribed, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) ACMEC. The Alabama
Center for Missing and Exploited Children created by this chapter within the department. (2)
CJIC. The Criminal Justice Information Center of the state. (3) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama State
Law Enforcement Agency. (4) LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. Federal, state and local law enforcement
agencies of this state primarily, and of other states generally. (5) MISSING CHILD. A child
whose whereabouts are unknown to the child's legal custodian, the circumstances of whose absence
indicate that: a. The child did not voluntarily leave the care and control of the custodian,
and the taking of the child was not authorized by law; or b. The child voluntarily left the
care and control of the child's legal custodian without the custodian's consent and without
intent to return. (6) MISSING PERSON. A person 18 years old or older...
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35-5A-20
Section 35-5A-20 Accounting by and determining of liability of custodian. (a) A minor who has
attained the age of 14 years, the minor's guardian of the person or legal representative,
an adult member of the minor's family, a transferor, or a transferor's legal representative
may petition the court (1) for an accounting by the custodian or the custodian's legal representative;
or (2) for a determination of responsibility, as between the custodial property and the custodian
personally, for claims against the custodial property unless the responsibility has been adjudicated
in an action under section 35-5A-18 to which the minor or the minor's legal representative
was a party. (b) A successor custodian may petition the court for an accounting by the predecessor
custodian. (c) The court, in a proceeding under this chapter or in any other proceeding, may
require or permit the custodian or the custodian's legal representative to account. (d) If
a custodian is removed under section...
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12-15-115
Section 12-15-115 Original jurisdiction - Civil. (a) A juvenile court shall also exercise original
jurisdiction of the following civil proceedings: (1) Removal of disabilities of nonage pursuant
to Chapter 13 of Title 26. (2) Proceedings for judicial consent for a person under the respective
legal age to marry, to be employed, withdraw from school, or enlist in military service when
this consent is required by law. (3) Proceedings for the commitment of a minor or child with
mental illness or an intellectual disability to the Department of Mental Health, as provided
in Article 4 (commencing with Section 12-15-401). (4) Proceedings for the adoption of a child
when these proceedings have been transferred from probate court as provided by law. (5) Proceedings
for waiver of parental consent for a minor to have an abortion pursuant to Chapter 21 of Title
26. (6) Proceedings to establish parentage of a child pursuant to the Alabama Uniform Parentage
Act, Chapter 17 of Title 26. (7)...
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22-8-1
Section 22-8-1 Persons physically or mentally unable to consent. No consent shall be required
for a licensed physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant
to provide any legally authorized medical or mental health services to a person when the person
is either physically unable to consent or mentally unable to consent and who, but for the
mental or physical disability, would be able to consent; provided, that two or more licensed
physicians, psychiatrists, or psychologists, or one licensed physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist
and one or more nurse practitioners or physician assistants, after having consultation, have
signed a written statement finding, in their judgment, that the medical services are necessary
and that a delay in treatment would increase the risk to the person's life or health. (Acts
1971, No. 2281, p. 3681, §6; Act 2019-355, §1.)...
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22-8-4
Section 22-8-4 When minor may give consent generally. Any minor who is 14 years of age or older,
or has graduated from high school, or is married, or having been married is divorced or is
pregnant may give effective consent to any legally authorized medical, dental, health or mental
health services for himself or herself, and the consent of no other person shall be necessary.
(Acts 1971, No. 2281, p. 3681, §1.)...
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26-10A-17
Section 26-10A-17 Notice of petition. (a) Unless service has been previously waived, notice
of pendency of the adoption proceeding shall be served by the petitioner on: (1) Any person,
agency, or institution whose consent or relinquishment is required by Section 26-10A-7, unless
parental rights have been terminated pursuant to Section 12-15-319. (2) The legally appointed
custodian or guardian of the adoptee. (3) The spouse of any petitioner who has not joined
in the petition. (4) The spouse of the adoptee. (5) The surviving parent or parents of a deceased
parent of the adoptee unless parental rights have been terminated pursuant to Section 12-15-319.
(6) Any person known to the petitioners as currently having physical custody of the adoptee,
excluding foster parents or other private licensed agencies, or having visitation rights with
the adoptee under an existing court order. (7) The agency or individual authorized to investigate
the adoption under Section 26-10A-19. (8) Any other...
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