12-15-503
Section 12-15-503 Recommendation by county team; decision by juvenile court of multiple needs
child. (a) Within 21 days of receipt of a juvenile court referral or within another time specified
by the juvenile court, the county team shall present to the juvenile court a plan of services
addressing the needs of the child referred to the county team and the respective responsibilities
of departments, agencies, and organizations composing this county team. Upon receipt of this
plan, the juvenile court may find the child a multiple needs child. When the juvenile court
finds it is in the best interests of the multiple needs child, the juvenile court may order
the use of any dispositional alternative or service available for dependent children, delinquent
children, or children in need of supervision, children who are emotionally disturbed, children
with an intellectual disability or mental illness, or children who need specialized educational
services, or children who need health services, or...
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26-8-40
Section 26-8-40 Removal of property of minor or ward whose parent, etc., resides without state
or removes minor or ward from state - Authorization generally. When the parent, guardian,
or other person having legal custody of a minor child or incapacitated person resides without
the state or removed with such child from the state, becoming a resident of another state,
the court of probate or the circuit court, having jurisdiction of the estate of the minor
or ward has authority to order the removal of the property of the minor or ward to a conservator
in the state of the residence of the parent, guardian, or other person having legal custody
of the minor or ward. (Code 1876, §2800; Code 1886, §2489; Code 1896, §2374; Code 1907,
§4464; Code 1923, §8237; Code 1940, T. 21, §109; Acts 1949, No. 128, p. 154; Acts 1987,
No. 87-590, p. 975, §2-333(b).)...
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30-3C-2
Section 30-3C-2 Definitions. In this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1) ABDUCTION. The wrongful removal or wrongful retention of a child. (2) CHILD. An unemancipated
individual who is less than 19 years of age. (3) CHILD-CUSTODY DETERMINATION. A judgment,
decree, or other order of a court providing for the legal custody, physical custody, or visitation
with respect to a child. The term includes a permanent, temporary, initial, and modification
order. The term does not include an order relating to child support or other monetary obligation
of an individual. (4) CHILD-CUSTODY PROCEEDING. A court proceeding in which legal custody,
physical custody, or visitation with respect to a child is at issue. The term includes a proceeding
for divorce, dissolution of marriage, legal separation, neglect, abuse, dependency, paternity,
termination of parental rights, or protection from domestic violence. The term does not include
a court proceeding involving juvenile...
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12-15-219
Section 12-15-219 Serious juvenile offenders; disposition; serious juvenile offender review
panel; facility and programs. (a) The juvenile court may find a child to be a serious juvenile
offender if: (1) The child is adjudicated delinquent and the delinquent act or acts charged
in the petition would constitute any of the following if committed by an adult: a. A Class
A felony. b. A felony resulting in serious physical injury as defined in subdivision (14)
of Section 13A-1-2. c. A felony involving deadly physical force as defined in subdivision
(6) of Section 13A-1-2; or a deadly weapon as defined in subdivision (7) of Section 13A-1-2;
or a dangerous instrument as defined in subdivision (5) of Section 13A-1-2. (2) The child
has been adjudicated delinquent for an act which would constitute a Class A or B felony or
burglary in the third degree involving a residence and the child has previously been adjudicated
delinquent of two previous acts which would have been a Class A or B felony or...
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12-15-311
Section 12-15-311 Dispositional hearing. (a) If the juvenile court finds from clear and convincing
evidence, competent, material, and relevant in nature, that a child is dependent, the juvenile
court may proceed immediately, in the absence of objection showing good cause or at a postponed
hearing, to make proper disposition of the case. (b) In dispositional hearings, all relevant
and material evidence helpful in determining the best interests of the child, including verbal
and written reports, may be received by the juvenile court even though not admissible in the
adjudicatory hearing. The parties or their counsel shall be afforded an opportunity to examine
and controvert written reports so received and to cross-examine individuals making reports.
(c) On its own motion or that of a party, the juvenile court may continue the dispositional
hearing pursuant to this section for a reasonable period to receive reports and other evidence
bearing on the disposition or need for care or...
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12-15-404
Section 12-15-404 Service of the petition. Service of the petition upon the minor or child
sought to be committed and upon his or her parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian shall
be as provided in this chapter for service on minors and children generally or as otherwise
provided by rules of court promulgated by the Supreme Court of Alabama. (Act 2008-277, p.
441, §23.)...
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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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30-3-151
Section 30-3-151 Definitions. For the purposes of this article the following words shall have
the following meanings: (1) JOINT CUSTODY. Joint legal custody and joint physical custody.
(2) JOINT LEGAL CUSTODY. Both parents have equal rights and responsibilities for major decisions
concerning the child, including, but not limited to, the education of the child, health care,
and religious training. The court may designate one parent to have sole power to make certain
decisions while both parents retain equal rights and responsibilities for other decisions.
(3) JOINT PHYSICAL CUSTODY. Physical custody is shared by the parents in a way that assures
the child frequent and substantial contact with each parent. Joint physical custody does not
necessarily mean physical custody of equal durations of time. (4) SOLE LEGAL CUSTODY. One
parent has sole rights and responsibilities to make major decisions concerning the child,
including, but not limited to, the education of the child, health care,...
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38-10-30
Section 38-10-30 Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following
meanings: (1) CHILD. A minor or disabled child. (2) CUSTODY. A legal status created by court
order. (3) DEPARTMENT. The Department of Human Resources of the State of Alabama, including
the state and county departments of human resources. (4) FOSTER CARE. Services for children
outside of their own homes provided on a 24-hour basis in a licensed or approved facility.
(Acts 1986, Ex. Sess., No. 86-686, p. 81, §1.)...
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12-15-108
Section 12-15-108 Liability of counties for expenses of maintenance and care of children under
the jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant to this chapter; reimbursement. Except as
otherwise provided in this chapter, all expenses necessary or appropriate to the carrying
out of the purposes and intent of this chapter and all expenses of maintenance and care of
children under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant to this chapter that may be
incurred by order of the juvenile court in carrying out the provisions and intent of this
chapter (except costs paid by parents, legal guardians, legal custodians, or trustees and
court costs as provided by law) shall be valid charges and preferred claims against the county
. These claims shall be paid by the county treasurer when itemized and sworn to by the creditor
or other persons knowing the facts in the case and when approved by the juvenile court. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, a municipality shall reimburse the county the actual...
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