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Code of Alabama

Chapter 9

Ala. Code § 38-9 et seq.

Protection of Aged Adults or Adults with a Disability

38-9-1Short Title.38-9-2Definitions.38-9-3Legislative Findings and Intent.38-9-3.1Concurrent Original and General Jurisdiction of Probate Court and Circuit Court.38-9-4Arrangements for Protective Services; Liability of Department for Protective Services; Services to Conform to Wishes of Person to Be Served; Duty of Department to Ascertain Persons in Need of Care and Protection.38-9-5Emergency Protective Services.38-9-6Protective Placement or Other Protective Services.38-9-6.1Removal of Action from Probate Court to Circuit Court.38-9-7Violations; Penalties.38-9-8Reports by Physicians, Etc., of Physical, Sexual, or Emotional Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation - Required; Contents; Investigation.38-9-9Reports by Physicians, Etc., of Physical Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation - Immunity of Reporter from Civil and Criminal Liability.38-9-10Reports by Physicians, Etc., of Physical Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation - Penalty for Failure to Make Report.38-9-11Exemption of Officers, Agents and Employees of Department from Civil Liability.