26-14-1
Section 26-14-1 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) ABUSE. Harm or threatened
harm to a child's health or welfare. Harm or threatened harm to a child's health or welfare
can occur through nonaccidental physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or attempted
sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation or attempted sexual exploitation. Sexual abuse includes
the employment, use, persuasion, inducement, enticement, or coercion of any child to engage
in, or having a child assist any other person to engage in, any sexually explicit conduct
or any simulation of the conduct for the purpose of producing any visual depiction of the
conduct; or the rape, molestation, prostitution, or other form of sexual exploitation of children,
or incest with children as those acts are defined by Alabama law. Sexual exploitation includes
allowing, permitting, or encouraging a child to engage in prostitution and...
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12-15-301
is a relative of the child and has been providing care and support for the child while the
child has been residing in the home of the caregiver for at least the last six consecutive
months while in the legal custody of the Department of Human Resources or a designated official
for a child-placing agency or a successor guardian. (4) CHILD ABUSE. Harm or the risk of harm
to the emotional health, physical health, or welfare of a child, which can occur through nonaccidental
physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, or attempted sexual abuse or sexual exploitation
or attempted sexual exploitation. (5) CHILD-PLACING AGENCY. The same as the term is defined
in subdivision (3) of Section 38-7-2. (6) ELIGIBLE CHILD. In addition to the definition of
child in subdivision (3) of Section 12-15-102, an individual under 18 years of age who has
been residing with the caregiver for at least the last six consecutive months while in the
legal custody of the Department of Human Resources. (7) FORENSIC...
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38-9-2
Section 38-9-2 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the following meanings: (1) ABUSE. The infliction of physical pain, injury, or the
willful deprivation by a caregiver or other person of services necessary to maintain mental
and physical health. (2) ADULT IN NEED OF PROTECTIVE SERVICES. A person 18 years of age or
older whose behavior indicates that he or she is mentally incapable of adequately caring for
himself or herself and his or her interests without serious consequences to himself or herself
or others, or who, because of physical or mental impairment, is unable to protect himself
or herself from abuse, neglect, exploitation, sexual abuse, or emotional abuse by others,
and who has no guardian, relative, or other appropriate person able, willing, and available
to assume the kind and degree of protection and supervision required under the circumstances.
(3) CAREGIVER. An individual who has the responsibility for the care of a protected...
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38-9-6
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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15-25-39
Section 15-25-39 "A child physical offense, sexual offense, and exploitation" defined.
For purposes of this article, "a child physical offense, sexual offense, and exploitation"
is defined to include the following crimes, when one or more of the victims is a child under
12 years of age: (1) Rape in any degree. (2) Sodomy in any degree. (3) Sexual abuse in any
degree. (4) Sexual misconduct. (5) Enticing a child to enter a vehicle, room, house, office,
or other place, for immoral purposes. (6) Any crime involving the production of child pornography.
(7) Torture and willful abuse of a child under 18 years of age by responsible person as defined
in Section 26-15-3. (8) Sexual torture as defined in Section 13A-6-65.1. (9) Attempted murder.
(10) Assault first degree. (11) Assault second degree. (12) Assault third degree. (13) Harassment.
(Acts 1989, No. 89-876, p. 1754, §9; Acts 1994, No. 94-704, p. 1359, §1.)...
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38-9D-2
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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45-39-30.02
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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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...
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34-43-15
Section 34-43-15 Complaints; grounds for suspension; revocation, etc., of license; penalties;
rulemaking authority. (a) Any person may file with the board a written and signed complaint
regarding an allegation of impropriety by a licensee, establishment, or person. Complaints
shall be made in the manner prescribed by the board. Complaints received by the board shall
be referred to a standing investigative committee consisting of a board member, the Executive
Director, the board attorney, and the board investigator. If no probable cause is found, the
investigative committee may dismiss the charges and prepare a statement, in writing, of the
reasons for the decision. (b) If probable cause is found, the board shall initiate an administrative
proceeding. Upon a finding that the licensee has committed any of the following instances
of misconduct, the board may suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew a license or impose
a civil penalty after notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant...
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38-9F-3
Section 38-9F-3 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the
following meanings: (1) CAREGIVER. The term as defined in Section 13A-6-191. (2) ELDER ABUSE.
The commission of any of the following acts or the intent to commit any of the following acts
against an elderly person: a. Abuse, as defined in Section 38-9-2. b. Arson, as defined in
Sections 13A-7-40 to 13A-7-43, inclusive. c. Assault, as defined in Sections 13A-6-20 to 13A-6-22,
inclusive. d. Criminal coercion, as defined in Section 13A-6-25. e. Criminal trespass as defined
in Sections 13A-7-2 to 13A-7-4.1, inclusive. f. Emotional abuse, as defined in Section 13A-6-191.
g. Financial exploitation, as defined in Sections 13A-6-191 and 8-6-171. h. Harassment, as
defined in Section 13A-11-8. i. Kidnapping, as defined in Sections 13A-6-43 and 13A-6-44.
j. Menacing, as defined in Section 13A-6-23. k. Reckless endangerment, as defined in Section
13A-6-24. l. Sexual abuse, as defined as any of the acts in...
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