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profit. Examples include stealing jewelry or other property and obtaining the elderly person's
signature for transfer of property or for a will through duress or coercion. c. Neglect. The
intentional or unintentional failure by the caregiver to obtain adequate goods or services
for the elderly person's maintenance and well-being. Examples include a caregiver who fails
to buy groceries or prescription medications. d. Physical Abuse. The intentional use of physical
force that results in bodily injury, pain, or impairment. Examples of physical abuse
include beating, slapping, bruising, cutting, burning, pushing or shoving, excessively restraining,
force-feeding, and physical punishment. e. Self-neglect. Behavior of an elderly person that
threatens his or her own health or safety. Examples are failure to provide oneself with adequate
food, clothing, shelter, medication, safety, and proper hygiene. f. Sexual Abuse. The non-consensual
sexual contact of any kind with an elderly individual....
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profit. Examples include stealing jewelry or other property and obtaining the elderly person's
signature for transfer of property or for a will through duress or coercion. c. Neglect. The
intentional or unintentional failure by the caregiver to obtain adequate goods or services
for the elderly person's maintenance and well-being. Examples include a caregiver who fails
to buy groceries or prescription medications. d. Physical Abuse. The intentional use of physical
force that results in bodily injury, pain, or impairment. Examples of physical abuse
include beating, slapping, bruising, cutting, burning, pushing or shoving, excessively restraining,
force-feeding, and physical punishment. e. Self-neglect. Behavior of an elderly person that
threatens his or her own health or safety. Examples are failure to provide oneself with adequate
food, clothing, shelter, medication, safety, and proper hygiene. f. Sexual Abuse. The nonconsensual
sexual contact of any kind with an elderly individual....
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38-13-2
Place of abode, domicile, or dwelling with intention to remain permanently and continuously
or for an indefinite or uncertain length of time. (30) SEX CRIME. Includes any sex offense
listed in Section 15-20A-5. (31) SUITABILITY CRITERIA. a. Convictions for any of the following
crimes shall make an individual unsuitable for employment, volunteer work, approval, or licensure:
1. A violent offense as defined in Section 12-25-32. 2. A sex crime. 3. A crime that involves
the physical or mental injury or maltreatment of a child, the elderly, or an individual
with disabilities. 4. A crime committed against a child. 5. A crime involving the sale or
distribution of a controlled substance. 6. A crime or offense committed in another state or
under federal law which would constitute any of the above crimes in this state. b. Conviction
for any crime listed in the Adoption and Safe Families Act, 42 U.S.C. § 671(a)(20) shall
disqualify a person from being approved or continuing to be approved...
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38-9F-6
Section 38-9F-6 Sworn petition for relief on behalf of elderly person. (a) If a plaintiff lacks
the physical or mental capacity to seek protection for himself or herself, the following may
file a sworn petition for relief on behalf of the plaintiff: (1) A court appointed guardian.
The petition must include a copy of the court order appointing the petitioner as the plaintiff's
guardian. (2) A court appointed conservator. The petition must include a copy of the court
order appointing the petitioner as the plaintiff's conservator. (3) A temporary guardian appointed
pursuant to Section 26-2A-107. The petition must include a copy of the court order appointing
the petitioner as the plaintiff's temporary guardian. (4) An agent, co-agent, or successor
agent appointed under the plaintiff's validly executed power of attorney who acts within the
authority of the power of attorney. The petition shall include a copy of the power of attorney.
(5) A health care proxy appointed under the plaintiff's...
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38-9A-1
of people with a developmental disability and their family members who supervise the implementation
of the program in its designated community consistently with the policies and procedures of
the regional council. (e) DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. A severe chronic disability of a person
that: (1) Is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or a combination of mental and
physical impairments. (2) Is manifested before the person attains the age of 22, except in
the case of traumatic brain injury in which age is not a factor. (3) Is likely to continue
indefinitely. (4) Results in a substantial functional limitation in three or more of the following
major life activities: a. Capacity for independent living. b. Economic self-sufficiency. c.
Learning. d. Mobility. e. Receptive and expressive language. f. Self care. g. Self-direction.
(5) Reflects a need of the person for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary,
or generic care, treatment, or other services that are...
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21-3A-3
Section 21-3A-3 Definitions. The following words and phrases used in this chapter have the
following respective meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) COUNCIL.
The Interagency Coordinating Council as established in Section 21-3A-4. (2) EARLY INTERVENTION
SERVICES. Any developmental services that: a. Are provided under public supervision. b. Are
designed to meet the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family
related to enhancing the development of the child. c. Are selected in collaboration with the
parents. d. Are provided by qualified personnel as determined by the personnel standards of
the state, the standards of the early intervention program, and the regulations. e. Are provided
in conformity with an individualized family service plan. f. Meet the requirements of Public
Law 99-457 as amended (20 U.S.C. §§1471 to 1485, inclusive), and the early intervention
standards of the State of Alabama. g. Are provided, to the extent...
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an artificial member of the body by accidental means. (8) INJURIES BY AN ACCIDENT ARISING OUT
OF AND IN THE COURSE OF THE EMPLOYMENT. Without otherwise affecting either the meaning or
interpretation of the clause, the clause does not cover workers except while engaged in or
about the premises where their services are being performed or where their service requires
their presence as a part of service at the time of the accident and during the hours of service
as workers. (9) INJURY. "Injury and personal injury"
shall mean only injury by accident arising out of and in the course of the employment,
and shall not include a disease in any form, except for an occupational disease or where it
results naturally and unavoidably from the accident. Injury shall include physical
injury caused either by carpal tunnel syndrome disorder or by other cumulative trauma
disorder if either disorder arises out of and in the course of the employment, and breakage
or damage to eyeglasses, hearing aids,...
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22-21-260
Section 22-21-260 Definitions. As used in this article, the following words and terms, and
the plurals thereof, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, unless otherwise
required by their respective context: (1) ACQUISITION. Obtaining the legal equitable title
to a freehold or leasehold estate or otherwise obtaining the substantial benefit of such titles
or estates, whether by purchase, lease, loan or suffrage, gift, devise, legacy, settlement
of a trust or means whatever, and shall include any act of acquisition. The term "acquisition"
shall not mean or include any conveyance, or creation of any lien or security interest by
mortgage, deed of trust, security agreement, or similar financing instrument, nor shall it
mean or include any transfer of title or rights as a result of the foreclosure, or conveyance
or transfer in lieu of the foreclosure, of any such mortgage, deed of trust, security agreement,
or similar financing instrument, nor shall it mean or include any...
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sensitivity, and quantitative accuracy. (4) DRUG. Amphetamines, cannabinoids, cocaine, phencyclidine
(PCP), methadone, methaqualone, opiates, barbituates, benzodiazepines, propoxyphene, or a
metabolite of any of the substances. (5) EMPLOYEE. Any person who works for salary, wages,
or other remuneration for an employer. (6) EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. A program designed
to assist in the identification and resolution of job performance problems associated with
employees impaired by personal concerns. A minimum level of core services shall include
consultation and training; professional, confidential, appropriate, and timely problem assessment
services; short-term problem resolution; referrals for appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and
assistance; follow-up and monitoring; employee education; and quality assurance. (7) EMPLOYER.
A person or entity that is subject to the Alabama Workers' Compensation Law, except that this
article shall not apply to individual self-insurers or...
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arrangement where appropriate. (e) Any record of the department or other agency pertaining
to such a person shall not be open for public inspection. Information in a record shall not
be disclosed publicly in such a manner as to identify individuals, but may be made available
on application for cause to persons approved by the commissioner of the department or by the
court. (f) Placement may be made in an appropriate alternative living arrangement such as
a licensed nursing home, licensed personal care facility, or approved foster care home.
No person shall be committed to a mental health facility under this chapter. A court may enter
orders granting the department additional time to locate an appropriate licensed facility
in which to place a person living in an unlicensed facility. (g) If the person is eligible
for the adult services program of the department, usual department policies shall be followed
in regard to fees or payments, or both. If the person's income or resources, or...
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