12-23-3
Section 12-23-3 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section: (1) ALCOHOL OR DRUG RELATED OFFENSES. All offenses, including municipal ordinance violations, in which alcohol and drug abuse is determined from the evidence to have been a factor in the commission of the offense including juveniles charged with possession of controlled substances and adjudicated delinquent. (2) ALCOHOL ABUSE. The use of alcohol to the extent that the health, safety or welfare of the user, or that of others, is substantially impaired or endangered or the social or economic function of the user is disrupted. (3) DRUG ABUSE. Use of a controlled substance or drug with abuse or addictive potential to the extent that the user has lost the ability of self control, or to the extent that the health, safety, or welfare of the user, or that of others, is substantially impaired or endangered, or the social or economic function of the user is...
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45-16-82.27
Section 45-16-82.27 Costs and fees. (a) An applicant may be assessed a fee when the applicant is approved for the program. The amount of the assessment for participation in the program shall be in addition to any court costs and assessments for victims or drug, alcohol, or anger management treatment required by law, the district attorney, or the court, and are in addition to costs of supervision, treatment, and restitution for which the pretrial diversion admittee may be responsible. Pretrial diversion program fees as established by this subpart may be waived or reduced due to indigency or reduced ability to pay or for other just cause at the discretion of the district attorney. The determination of indigency of the offender, for the purpose of pretrial diversion admission, fee waiver, or reduction shall be made by the district attorney. A schedule of payments for any of these fees may be established by the district attorney. (b) The following fees shall be paid by applicants accepted...
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45-3-82.47
Section 45-3-82.47 Costs and fees. (a) An applicant may be assessed a fee to be established by the district attorney when the applicant is approved for the program. The amount of the assessment for participation in the program shall be in addition to any court costs and assessments for victims or drug, alcohol, or anger management treatment required by law, the district attorney, or the court, and are in addition to costs of supervision, treatment, and restitution for which the pretrial diversion admittee may be responsible. Pretrial diversion program fees as established by this subpart may be waived or reduced due to indigency or reduced ability to pay or for other just cause at the discretion of the district attorney. The determination of indigency of the offender, for the purpose of pretrial diversion admission, fee waiver, or reduction shall be made by the district attorney. A schedule of payments for any of these fees may be established by the district attorney. (b) The following...
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12-23A-2
Section 12-23A-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) ADVISORY COMMITTEE. A local committee which may consist of the following members or their designees: a. The drug court judge, who shall serve as chair. b. The district attorney. c. The public defender or a member of the criminal defense bar. d. The drug court coordinator. e. The court clerk. f. A community corrections or court referral officer, or both. g. A pretrial services provider. h. A law enforcement officer. i. Substance abuse treatment providers. j. Any other person the chair deems appropriate. (2) ASSESSMENT. A diagnostic evaluation for placement in a treatment program which shall be performed in accordance with criteria certified by the Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services Division. (3) CHARGE. As defined in Section 12-25-32(13). (4) CONTINUUM OF CARE. A seamless and coordinated course of substance abuse education and treatment designed to meet...
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34-17A-3
Section 34-17A-3 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words have the following meanings: (1) ADVERTISE. The issuing or causing to be distributed any card, sign, or device to any person; or the causing, permitting, or allowing any sign or marking on or in any building, radio or television, transmission or broadcast, or advertising by any media or other means designed to secure public attention. (2) BOARD. The Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy. (3) MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST. A person to whom a valid, current license has been issued pursuant to this chapter. (4) PERSON. Any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, organization, political body, or other entity. (5) PRACTICE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY. The process of providing professional marriage and family therapy to individuals, couples, and families, either alone or in a group. The practice of marriage and family therapy utilizes established principles that recognize the interrelated...
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12-23A-4
Section 12-23A-4 Establishment of drug court; participation; incentives and sanctions; components; drug court team and advisory committee; coordinator. (a)(1) The presiding judge of each judicial circuit, with the consent of the district attorney of that judicial circuit, may establish a drug court or courts, under which drug offenders shall be processed, to appropriately address the identified substance abuse problem of the drug offender as a condition of pretrial release, pretrial diversion, probation, jail, prison, parole, community corrections, or other release or diversion from a correctional facility. The structure, method, and operation of each drug court may differ and should be based upon the specific needs of and resources available to the judicial district or circuit where the drug court is located, but shall be created and operate pursuant to this chapter and in compliance with rules promulgated by the Alabama Supreme Court. (2) Nothing in this chapter shall affect the...
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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. ยงยง1471 to 1485, inclusive), and the early intervention standards of the State of Alabama. g. Are provided, to the extent...
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30-8-1
Section 30-8-1 Membership in Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers. To become eligible for membership in the Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers, a family resource center located within the state shall provide evidence of achieving all of the following standards: (1) Being in operation and delivering services to families for at least 15 consecutive calendar months. (2) Having services consistent with the charter and values statement of the network, consisting of a variety of community-based, nonsectarian, and nondiscriminatory services that are available to all sectors of the community and have very limited eligibility requirements for participation. The services shall target prevention-based comprehensive services that strengthen and encourage greater self-sufficiency of family units. Services shall include, but are not limited to, case management at the intake and assessment stages, parenting education, emergency services, and early intervention services. (3) Having...
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15-18-180
Section 15-18-180 Funding for community-based programs, facilities, services; user fees; inmate wages. (a) Community punishment and corrections funds may be used to develop or expand the range of community punishments and services at the local level. Community-based programs should utilize evidence-based practices, as defined in Section 12-25-32, in the treatment and supervision of program participants. The supervision and treatment of each program participant is expected to be based on the participant's anticipated risk of reoffending, as determined through a validated risk and needs assessment as defined in Section 12-25-32, administered by the program. Supervision and treatment of program participants should include the following: (1) Use of a validated risk and needs assessment; (2) Use of assessment results to provide guidance for determining the appropriate level of supervision responses consistent with the levels of supervision and evidence-based practices reasonably anticipated...
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16-23-3
Section 16-23-3 Provisional certificates. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that the State of Alabama shall modify its policies relative to the certification of teachers to permit an expanded alternative certification program for prospective teachers for grades six through 12. In addition to certificates issued pursuant to this chapter to individuals graduating from approved teacher education programs, the State Board of Education shall adopt policies, procedures, rules, regulations, or standards authorizing an alternative certificate to be issued by the State Superintendent of Education to an individual, regardless of whether the individual is a graduate of an approved teacher education program, where the applicant shall: (1) Hold an earned bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. (2) Submit the required application forms and fees and, when required, a separate fingerprint fee, along with fingerprints and release forms. (3) Be...
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