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Code of Alabama
Title 26
Chapter 14
Ala. Code § 26-14 et seq.
Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect
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26-14-1
Definitions.
26-14-2
Purpose of Chapter.
26-14-3
Mandatory Reporting. (Amended by Act 2026-375)
26-14-4
Permissive Reporting.
26-14-5
Contents of Reports.
26-14-6
Temporary Protective Custody.
26-14-6.1
Duties and Responsibilities for Investigation of Reports.
26-14-7
Duties of Department of Human Resources.
26-14-7.1
Due Process Rights for Persons Under Investigation by Department.
26-14-7.2
Child Denied Medical Treatment Due to Parents’ Religious Beliefs.
26-14-8
Statewide Central Registry.
26-14-9
Immunity from Liability for Actions Under Chapter.
26-14-10
Doctrine of Privileged Communications Not Grounds for Exclusion of Evidence as to Child’s Injuries.
26-14-11
Appointment of Attorney to Represent Child.
26-14-12
Establishment of Regulations by Department of Human Resources.
26-14-13
Penalty for Failure to Make Required Report.