When recipients, or other interested persons are unable to resolve problems related to rights issues with departmental personnel or certified and/or contracted community service providers, the Department provides for the utilization of the Rights Protection and Advocacy Program. This provision designates and authorizes advocates and other advocacy personnel to conduct unimpeded investigations of alleged violations in an attempt to resolve complaints with Departmental officials, certified and/or contracted Community Service Providers, and complainants.

Author: Office of Advocacy Services, DMH/MR

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §22-50-11.

History: Filed February 17, 1987. Repealed and Replaced: Filed March 24, 1997; effectiveApril 28, 1997. Amended: Published August 29, 2025; effective October 13, 2025.