|
14-14-2
Section 14-14-2 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the
following meanings: (1) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of the Department of Corrections. (2)
DEPARTMENT. The Department of Corrections. (3) GERIATRIC INMATE. A person 55 years of age
or older convicted in this state of a non-capital felony offense and sentenced to the penitentiary,
who suffers from a chronic life-threatening infirmity, life-threatening illness, or chronic
debilitating disease related to aging, who poses a low risk to the community, and who does
not constitute a danger to himself or herself or society. (4) PERMANENTLY INCAPACITATED INMATE.
A state inmate who possesses a permanent, irreversible physical or mental health condition
that prevents him or her from being able to perpetrate a violent physical action upon another
person or self or initiate or participate in a criminal act. The medical or mental health
treatment or need for assistance of such individual must require...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/14-14-2.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages
24-8A-2
Section 24-8A-2 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the following meanings: (1) ASSISTANCE ANIMAL. An animal, other than a service animal, that
qualifies as a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act, Public Law 90-284, 42
U.S.C. § 3601, et seq., or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public Law 93-112,
29 U.S.C. § 794. This term includes an emotional support animal when the animal qualifies
as a reasonable accommodation. (2) DISABILITY. A physical or mental impairment which substantially
limits one or more major life activities. (3) LANDLORD. A person or company that owns, manages,
or enforces pet policies in housing subject to the Fair Housing Act or the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973. (4) RELIABLE DOCUMENTATION. Documentation allowed to be requested upon receipt
of a request for reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act or Section 503 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The term only includes documentation from a...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/24-8A-2.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
30-5-5
Section 30-5-5 Standing to file sworn petition for protection order; disclosure of information;
costs and fees. (a) The following persons have standing to file a sworn petition for a protection
order under this chapter as a plaintiff: (1) A person who is at least 18 years old or is otherwise
emancipated and is the victim of abuse, as defined in Section 30-5-2, or has reasonable cause
to believe he or she is in imminent danger of becoming the victim of any act of abuse. (2)
A parent, legal guardian, next friend, court-appointed guardian ad litem, or the State Department
of Human Resources may petition for relief on behalf of the following: a. A minor child. b.
Any person prevented by physical or mental incapacity from seeking a protection order. (b)
Standardized petitions for actions pursuant to this chapter shall be made available through
the circuit clerks' offices around the state. The circuit clerk shall not provide assistance
to persons in completing the forms or in presenting...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/30-5-5.htm - 4K - Match Info - Similar pages
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...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/38-9A-1.htm - 5K - Match Info - Similar pages
45-42-82.43
program. Admittance into the pretrial diversion program is in the absolute discretion of the
district attorney. However, an offender deemed by the district attorney to be a threat to
the safety or well-being of the community shall not be eligible for the program. Further,
an offender charged with the following offenses shall be ineligible for admittance: (1) A
Class A felony or capital offense. (2) An offense which intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly
resulted in death or serious physical injury to a person. (3) An offense involving
the use of a deadly weapon. (4) Chemical endangerment of a child. (5) An offense involving
violence in which the victim was a child under 14 years of age, a law enforcement officer,
a school officer, a correctional officer, active duty military personnel of the United States
Armed Forces, or an elderly person over the age of 65. (6) An offense involving violence in
which the victim was an employee of any school system which lies within the geographic...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/45-42-82.43.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages
27-55-2
Section 27-55-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, these terms shall have the following
meanings: (1) ABUSE. The occurrence of one or more of the following acts by a family or household
member, as defined by subdivision (3) of subsection (b) of Section 15-10-3: a. Attempting
to cause or intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing another person, including a minor
child, bodily injury, severe emotional injury, or psychological trauma or conduct
which constitutes the crime of rape. b. Intentionally following another person, including
a minor child, without proper authority, under circumstances that place the person in reasonable
fear of bodily injury or physical harm. c. Subjecting another person, including a minor
child, to false imprisonment or kidnapping. d. Attempting to cause or intentionally, knowingly,
or recklessly causing damage to property to intimidate or attempt to control the behavior
of another person, including a minor child. e. Assault, child abuse, criminal...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/27-55-2.htm - 5K - Match Info - Similar pages
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...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/38-9F-6.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages
15-23-60
initial consideration of pre-discretionary leave, passes, and furloughs. (5) COURT. All state
courts including juvenile courts. (6) CRIME VICTIM ADVOCATE. A person who is employed or authorized
by a public entity or a private entity that receives public funding primarily to provide counseling,
treatment, or other supportive assistance to crime victims. (7) CRIMINAL OFFENSE. Conduct
that gives a law enforcement officer or prosecutor probable cause to believe that a felony
involving physical injury, the threat of physical injury, or a sexual offense,
or any offense involving spousal abuse or domestic violence has been committed. (8) CRIMINAL
PROCEEDING. A hearing, argument, or other matter scheduled by and held before a trial court
but does not include a lineup, grand jury proceeding, or other matter not held in the presence
of the court. (9) CUSTODIAL AGENCY. A municipal or county jail, the State Department of Corrections,
juvenile detention facility, Department of Youth Services, the...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/15-23-60.htm - 4K - Match Info - Similar pages
38-13-4
or provides any misleading information on the statement is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor,
punishable by a fine of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) and imprisonment for not
more than one year. (2) Convictions for any of the following crimes shall make an individual
unsuitable for employment, volunteer work, approval, or licensure: "a. A violent offense
as defined in Section 12-25-32. "b. A sex crime as defined in Section 15-20A-5. "c.
A crime that involves the physical or mental injury or maltreatment of a child, the
elderly, or an individual with disabilities. "d. A crime committed against a child as
defined in Section 38-13-2. "e. A crime involving the sale or distribution of a controlled
substance. "f. A crime or offense committed in another state or under federal law which
would constitute any of the above crimes in this state. "g. Conviction for a crime listed
in the federal Adoption and Safe Families Act, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 671(a)(20), shall
disqualify a...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/38-13-4.htm - 9K - Match Info - Similar pages
6-5-700
The date that the awarding authority notifies the contractor, in writing, that the awarding
authority has assumed maintenance responsibilities for the roadway or 60 days after the contractor
has notified, in writing, the awarding authority that the contractor's work on the project
is completed, whichever is earlier. (3) CONTRACTOR. Any person or entity, and any subcontractor,
director, officer, or employee of such a person or entity, that contracts with the State of
Alabama, a county, or other local government to construct, repair, or maintain a highway,
a road, a bridge, or a street. (4) DANGEROUS CONDITION. A condition that is not reasonably
safe for the intended use of the roadway and is capable of causing a person physical injury
or death under the anticipated use of the roadway. (5) SPECIFICATIONS. Specifications, plans,
drawings, bid documents, or any other written or electronically stored requirements and details
the contractor agrees to perform. (Act 2012-225, p. 414, §1.)...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/6-5-700.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages
|