|
6-6-20
Section 6-6-20 Definition; instances requiring mediation; sanctions; exceptions; etc. (a) For
purposes of this section, "mediation" means a process in which a neutral third party
assists the parties to a civil action in reaching their own settlement but does not have the
authority to force the parties to accept a binding decision. (b) Mediation is mandatory for
all parties in the following instances: (1) At any time where all parties agree. (2) Upon
motion by any party. The party asking for mediation shall pay the costs of mediation, except
attorney fees, unless otherwise agreed. (3) In the event no party requests mediation, the
trial court may, on its own motion, order mediation. The trial court may allocate the costs
of mediation, except attorney fees, among the parties. (c) If any party fails to mediate as
required by this section, the court may apply such sanctions as it deems appropriate pursuant
to Rule 37 of the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure. (d) A court shall not order...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/6-6-20.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages
8-12A-2
Section 8-12A-2 Assertion of patent infringement in bad faith. (a) A person may not assert
a claim of patent infringement in bad faith. (b) The Attorney General may investigate claims
of patent infringement alleged to have been made in bad faith and may do both of the following:
(1) Issue subpoenas to any person to appear and produce relevant papers, documents, and physical
evidence, and administer an oath or affirmation to any person, in aid of any investigation
or inquiry into possible violations of this chapter. Subpoenas shall be served in accordance
with the appropriate Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure. Upon failure of a person without lawful
excuse to obey a subpoena, the Attorney General may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction
for an order compelling compliance. After an action is commenced, discovery may proceed in
accordance with the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure. (2) Initiate a civil action in the name
of the state, as necessary, to seek injunctive and any other...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/8-12A-2.htm - 5K - Match Info - Similar pages
32-10-7
Section 32-10-7 Written reports of accidents; release of information. (a) Every law enforcement
officer who in the regular course of duty investigates a motor vehicle accident, either at
the time of and at the scene of the accident or thereafter by interviewing participants or
witnesses, shall, within 24 hours after completing such investigation, forward the necessary
completed written report or copy thereof of such accident to the director on the uniform accident
report form supplied by the director. Local police departments, and their contracted agents,
may retain copies of the written reports. (b) Accident reports prepared pursuant to this section
shall be made available pursuant to Section 32-2-8, to a news-gathering organization solely
for the purpose of publishing or broadcasting the news. The news-gathering organization shall
not use or distribute the report, or knowingly allow its use or distribution, for a commercial
purpose other than the news-gathering organization's...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/32-10-7.htm - 5K - Match Info - Similar pages
13A-8-200
Section 13A-8-200 Block on false information in credit reports. (a) As used in this section,
the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) CONSUMER CREDIT REPORT. The term
shall mean the same as the term is defined in the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC
Sections 1681a and 1681b, as amended. (2) CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY. The term shall mean the
same as the term is defined in the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC Sections 1681a
and 1681b, as amended. (3) PERSON. Any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, estate,
cooperative, association, government or governmental subdivision or agency, or other entity.
(b)(1) If a consumer submits to a consumer reporting agency a court order as described in
Section 13A-8-198, the consumer reporting agency shall, within 30 days of receipt, employ
reasonable procedures to block reporting any information in the consumer's credit report identified
in the court order that is the result of a criminal violation of the...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/13A-8-200.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages
26-10A-11
Section 26-10A-11 Consent or relinquishment. (a) A consent or relinquishment shall be in writing,
signed by the person consenting or relinquishing, and shall state the following: (1) The date,
place, and time of execution. (2) The date of birth or if prior to birth expected date of
birth of the adoptee and any names by which the adoptee has been known. (3) The relationship
of the person consenting or relinquishing to the adoptee. (4) The name of each petitioner,
unless (i) the document is relinquishment of the adoptee to an agency, or (ii) the consent
contains a statement that the person executing the consent knows that he or she has a right
to know the identity of each petitioner but voluntarily waives this right. (5) That the person
executing the document is voluntarily and unequivocally consenting to the adoption of the
named adoptee. (6) That by signing the document and subsequent court order to ratify the consent,
the person executing the document understands that he or she will...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/26-10A-11.htm - 3K - Match Info - Similar pages
26-14-7
Section 26-14-7 Duties of Department of Human Resources. (a) The State or County Department
of Human Resources shall make a thorough investigation promptly upon either the oral or written
report. The primary purpose of such an investigation shall be the protection of the child.
(b) The investigation, to the extent that is reasonably possible, shall include: (1) The nature,
extent and cause of the child abuse or neglect; (2) The identity of the person responsible
therefor; (3) The names and conditions of other children in the home; (4) An evaluation of
the parents or person responsible for the care of the child; (5) The home environment and
the relationship of the child or children to the parents or other persons responsible for
their care; and (6) All other data deemed pertinent. (c) The investigation may include a visit
to the child's home, an interview with the subject child, and may include a physical, psychological,
or psychiatric examination of any child or children in that home....
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/26-14-7.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages
30-3-60
Section 30-3-60 Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following
meanings: (1) CLERK OF THE COURT. Any circuit court clerk, district court clerk or juvenile
court clerk, or their employees, with responsibility for docketing or otherwise carrying out
the court's clerical duties in regard to domestic relations matters, support and nonsupport
cases, including the receipt and disbursement of support payments. (2) COURT. Any juvenile
or family court division of the circuit or district court in the county where the mother of
the child resides or is found, in the county where the father resides or is found, or in the
county where the child resides or is found and, in the case of a petition seeking a divorce
or legal separation, a petition seeking a modification of support previously ordered under
a divorce decree or a petition seeking a contempt citation for failure to pay support previously
ordered under a divorce decree, the circuit court or the domestic...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/30-3-60.htm - 4K - Match Info - Similar pages
34-17A-14
Section 34-17A-14 Disciplinary actions. (a) The board may deny, revoke, or suspend a license
granted pursuant to this chapter or otherwise discipline a licensee on any of the following
grounds: (1) Conviction of a crime which the board determines to be of a nature as to render
the person convicted unfit to practice marriage and family therapy. The board shall compile,
maintain, and publish a list of the crimes. (2) Violation of ethical standards of a nature
as to render the person found by the board to be unfit to practice marriage and family therapy.
The board shall publish and maintain the ethical standards. (3) Fraud or misrepresentation
in obtaining a license. (4) Other just and sufficient cause which renders a person unfit to
practice marriage and family therapy as promulgated by the rules of the board. (b) Upon finding
that a person governed by this chapter has practiced marriage and family therapy, advertised
that he or she performs marriage and family therapy or such counseling...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/34-17A-14.htm - 3K - Match Info - Similar pages
45-17A-50.10
Section 45-17A-50.10 Finality of disciplinary action; record of hearing and determination;
procedures of hearings; review. (a) No disciplinary action taken against a regular status
employee, except a head of a department, that involves suspension without pay, demotion, dismissal,
or any other action as defined by the implementing rules and regulations shall become final
until the board holds a hearing on the action, if the employee appeals the action in writing
to the board within 10 calendar days of receipt of written notification of the action to be
taken by the mayor. Within 30 calendar days after receipt of the written appeal of the employee,
the board shall schedule and hold a public hearing on the appeal and render a decision. (b)
All hearings before the board shall be recorded and transcribed. In all cases, the decision
of the board shall be reduced to writing and entered in the record of the case. The board
may in its decision uphold the action by the mayor, modify the action,...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/45-17A-50.10.htm - 4K - Match Info - Similar pages
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)...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/12-15-115.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages
|