26-2A-113
Section 26-2A-113 Petition to compel visitation. (a) A relative may file a petition with the court to compel visitation with a ward from whom he or she has been isolated. (b) The petition shall be filed in the court having jurisdiction over the guardianship of the ward. (c) On motion of either the petitioner or the guardian or the court, the petition shall be transferred to the circuit court for the sole purpose of a determination of any relief under this division. (d) The petition shall state all of the following information: (1) The condition of the ward's physical and mental health, to the extent known by the petitioner. (2) The efforts to obtain visitation with the ward. (3) The proposed visitation that is sought. (4) The deficit or deficits, if any, in the ward's mental functions that are impaired and an identification of a link between the deficit or deficits and the ward's inability to respond knowingly and intelligently to queries about the requested visitation. (5) The names...
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30-3C-9
Section 30-3C-9 Hearing on petition to prevent abduction. (a) If a petition is filed under this chapter, the court may set a preliminary hearing as necessary, and shall cause to be issued all summonses and notices as required by law and otherwise deemed necessary and appropriate. Should the court determine from the petition, or on evidence presented at a preliminary hearing, that no emergency or temporary orders are appropriate, then the court shall set the petition for a final hearing at such time as the court deems appropriate and as the best interests of the child require. (b) If, at a hearing on a petition under this chapter, the court after reviewing the evidence finds a credible risk of abduction of the child, the court shall enter an abduction prevention order. The order must include the provisions required by subsection (c), specifying measures that are reasonably calculated to prevent abduction of the child and giving due consideration to the custody and visitation rights of...
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30-3C-8
Section 30-3C-8 Emergency measures to prevent abduction. (a) In response to a petition filed under this chapter, before a hearing on the matter, the court may enter an ex parte order for emergency measures to prevent abduction, including an ex parte warrant to take physical custody of the child, or an order for any other emergency relief as necessary to prevent abduction of a child, including imposing travel restrictions with the child, on the petitioner or the respondent or on both the petitioner and the respondent. (b) An ex parte order for relief under this chapter shall include: (1) the basis for the court's exercise of jurisdiction; (2) the manner in which notice and opportunity to be heard were given to the persons entitled to notice of the proceeding, including a finding by the court of compliance with Rule 65 of the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure, if applicable; (3) a detailed description of each party's custody and visitation rights and residential arrangements for the child...
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12-15-314
care to participate in activities that are age or developmentally appropriate for the child based on a reasonable and prudent parent standard, provided the activities are consistent with provisions of any existing court order, individualized service plan, or promulgated policy of the department that provides guidance to caregivers concerning the reasonable and prudent parent standard. The guidance shall include factors for the caregiver to consider prior to allowing a child to participate in age or developmentally appropriate normal childhood activities. (2) A caregiver shall be immune from liability in a civil action to recover damages for injury, death, or loss to person or property that results from a caregiver's decisions using a reasonable and prudent parent standard. This subsection shall not be construed to remove or limit any existing liability protection provided by law. (Act 2008-277, p. 441, §18; Act 2010-712, p. 1744, §13; Act 2016-129, p. 290, §1; Act 2018-273, §1.)...
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26-2A-115
Section 26-2A-115 Hearing; orders. (a) In ruling on the petition, the court shall conduct a hearing to determine whether the ward has sufficient capacity to make a knowing and intelligent visitation decision based on evidence presented. (b) If the court determines that the ward has sufficient capacity to make a knowing and intelligent visitation decision and the ward expresses a desire for visitation with the petitioner, the court shall order visitation. (c) If the court determines that the ward has sufficient capacity to make a knowing and intelligent visitation decision, but does not desire visitation with the petitioner, the court shall not order visitation. (d) If the court determines that the ward does not have capacity to make a knowing and intelligent visitation decision, the court shall determine whether to order visitation based on the best interest of the ward as determined by the evidence presented to the court. (e) The court shall order the petitioner to pay the court costs...
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26-2A-110
Section 26-2A-110 Removal or resignation of guardian; termination of incapacity. (a) On petition of the ward or any person interested in the ward's welfare, or on its own motion, the court, after hearing, may remove a guardian if to do so is in the best interest of the ward. On petition of the guardian, the court, after hearing, may accept a resignation. (b) An order adjudicating incapacity may specify a minimum period, not exceeding one year, during which a petition for an adjudication that the ward is no longer incapacitated may not be filed without special leave. Subject to that restriction, the ward or any person interested in the welfare of the ward may petition for an order that the ward is no longer incapacitated and for termination of the guardianship. A request for an order may also be made informally to the court and any person who knowingly interferes with transmission of the request may be adjudged guilty of contempt of court. (c) Upon removal, resignation, or death of the...
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26-2A-114
Section 26-2A-114 Investigation and report. Before ruling on the petition, the court may order the Department of Human Resources or the court representative to do any or all of the following: (1) Conduct interviews with the following: a. The ward b. All petitioners. c. The relatives of the ward. d. To the extent practical, neighbors and, if known, close friends of the ward. (2) Inform the ward of the contents of the petition. (3) Determine whether the ward has the capacity to consent to the requested visitation. (4) Determine whether the ward desires the proposed visitation. (5) Report to the court in writing, at least seven days before the hearing, concerning subdivisions (1) to (4), inclusive. (6) Mail, at least seven days before the hearing, a copy of the report referred to in subdivision (5) to all of the following: a. The petitioner or his or her attorney, if any. b. The guardian ad litem appointed to represent the ward for purposes of the petition for visitation. c. The guardian....
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22-52-9
Section 22-52-9 Conduct of hearings. At all hearings, including probable cause hearings, conducted by the probate judge in relation to a petition to involuntarily commit a respondent, the following rules shall apply: (1) The respondent shall be present unless, prior to the hearing, the attorney for the respondent has filed in writing a waiver of the presence of the respondent on the ground that the presence of the respondent would be dangerous to the respondent's physical or mental health or that the respondent's conduct could reasonably be expected to prevent the hearing from being held in an orderly manner, and the probate judge has judicially found and determined from evidence presented in an adversary hearing that the respondent is so mentally or physically ill as to be incapable of attending such proceedings. Upon such findings an order shall be entered approving the waiver. (2) The respondent shall have the right to compel the attendance of any witness who may be located anywhere...
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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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30-5-7
modification of a protection order: (1) Enjoin the defendant from threatening to commit or committing acts of abuse, as defined in this chapter, against the plaintiff or children of the plaintiff, and any other person designated by the court. (2)a. Restrain and enjoin the defendant from harassing, stalking, annoying, threatening, or engaging in conduct that would place the plaintiff, minors, children of the plaintiff, or any other person designated by the court in reasonable fear of bodily injury or from contacting the plaintiff or children of the plaintiff. b. For the purposes of this subdivision, contacting includes, but is not limited to, communicating with the victim verbally or in any written form, either in person, telephonically, electronically, or in any other manner, either directly or indirectly through a third person. (3) Restrain and enjoin the defendant from having physical or violent contact with the plaintiff or the plaintiff's property, or from going within a...
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