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AL Code § 38-9B-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9B - Alabama Family Trust Board of Trustees.|Section 38-9B-6 - Rights and Interests of Life Beneficiaries and Contributors.

Section 38-9B-6Rights and interests of life beneficiaries and contributors. (a) No life beneficiary shall have any vested or property rights or interests in the AFT Trust, nor shall any life beneficiary have the power to anticipate, assign, convey, alienate, or otherwise encumber any interest in the income or principal of the AFT Trust nor shall the income or principal be or any interest of any life beneficiary thereunder be liable for any debt incurred by the life beneficiary, nor shall the principal or income of the AFT Trust Fund be subject to seizure by any creditor of any life beneficiary under any writ or proceeding in law or in equity. (b) Except for the right of a contributor who is not and whose spouse is not a life beneficiary to revoke any contribution made to the AFT Trust, pursuant to subdivision (5) of subsection (c) of Section 38-9B-5, neither the settlor, contributor, nor any acting co-trustee has the right to sell, assign, convey, alienate, or otherwise encumber, for consideration or otherwise, any interest in the income or the principal of the AFT Trust, nor shall the income or the principal or any interest of any life beneficiary thereunder be liable for any debt incurred by the settlor, contributor, or any acting co-trustee, nor shall the principal or income of the AFT Trust be subject to seizure by any creditor of any settlor, contributor, or any acting co-trustee under any writ or proceeding in law or in equity. (Acts 1994, No. 94-579, p. 1054, §6; Act 2013-366, p. 1313, §1.)
AL Code § 38-9B-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9B - Alabama Family Trust Board of Trustees.|Section 38-9B-7 - Trustee Liability.

Section 38-9B-7Trustee liability. No trustee or co-trustee serving pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall at any time be liable for any mistake of law or fact, or of both law and fact, or errors of judgment, or for any loss sustained by the AFT Trust or AFT Charitable Trust, or by any life beneficiary, or by any other person, except through actual fraud or willful misconduct on the part of such trustee or co-trustee. (Acts 1994, No. 94-579, p. 1054, §7; Act 2013-366, p. 1313, §1.)
AL Code § 38-9C-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9C - Bill of Rights for Persons With Developmental Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury.|Section 38-9C-1 - Short Title.

Section 38-9C-1Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Alabama Bill of Rights for Persons with Developmental Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury." (Acts 1995, No. 95-690, p. 1502, §1.)
AL Code § 38-9C-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9C - Bill of Rights for Persons With Developmental Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury.|Section 38-9C-2 - Legislative Findings.

Section 38-9C-2Legislative findings. The Legislature finds that services to persons with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury must be based on individual need, provided by appropriately qualified individuals, and available to persons with developmental disabilities in community environments. Services should be provided in a way which is normalizing as well as respectful of the rights, feelings, and responsibilities of each person with a disability. Services should also focus on enabling individuals to maintain responsibility for setting their own goals, directing their own lives, and acting responsibly as members of their community. Persons who have disabilities shall not be deprived of any right, benefit, or privilege guaranteed by law, the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, or the Constitution of the United States without due process of law. (Acts 1995, No. 95-690, p. 1502, §2.)
AL Code § 38-9C-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9C - Bill of Rights for Persons With Developmental Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury.|Section 38-9C-3 - Definitions.

Section 38-9C-3Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. A disability that includes the following items: a. Is attributable to a mental, cognitive, or physical impairment, or any combination of mental, cognitive, and physical impairments. b. Is manifested before the individual attains age 22 except in cases of traumatic brain injury when age is not a variable. c. Is likely to continue indefinitely. d. Results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas of major life activities: 1. Self-care. 2. Receptive and expressive language. 3. Learning. 4. Mobility. 5. Self-direction. 6. Capacity for independent living. 7. Gainful employment. (2) TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY. An injury to the brain, not of degenerative or congenital nature but caused by an external physical force, that may produce a diminished or altered state of consciousness, which results in impairment of cognitive abilities or physical functioning. (3) PROVIDER. Any agency, corporation, or individual who provides services to persons with developmental disabilities and/or traumatic brain injury, provided, that this chapter shall only apply to physicians licensed to practice medicine to the extent that medical services to individuals covered by the chapter must be provided in accordance with established standards of medical care. (Acts 1995, No. 95-690, p. 1502, §3.)
AL Code § 38-9C-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9C - Bill of Rights for Persons With Developmental Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury.|Section 38-9C-5 - Providers Who Contract With Agencies or Programs Required to Develop Written Policies to Ensure Rights.

Section 38-9C-5Providers who contract with agencies or programs required to develop written policies to ensure rights. All providers who contract or subcontract with any federal, state, or local agency or program to provide services in the State of Alabama to persons with developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injury in Alabama shall develop and implement written policies and procedures to ensure the rights enumerated above are observed by the provider in discharging its contractual or subcontractual duties and responsibilities. At a minimum, these policies and procedures shall provide for the following: (1) Affirm and safeguard the rights stated in this chapter. (2) Provide that prompt, reasonable action be taken to prevent the potential for further abuse while an investigation is in process. (3) Provide for a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of abuse, exploitation, or neglect by trained, experienced personnel delegated with all necessary authority. (4) Provide that the results of all investigations shall be reported to the administrators of the program or his or her designated representative on an interim basis during the course of the investigation and within 72 hours of completion of the investigation. (5) Establish corrective action, including education and training for a provider-affiliated individual who has been found responsible for violations of rights herein enumerated. Criminal violations shall be reported to the Office of the Attorney General, State of Alabama, or the local district attorney for consideration of further legal action. (6) Prohibit the employment of individuals known to the provider to have a conviction of child, elder, patient, or resident abuse, exploitation, or neglect in any job involving care or services for people with developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injuries. (7) Provide training and informational materials on rights and on the prevention of abuse, exploitation, and neglect for administrators, professionals, direct-care staff, and volunteers. Each new staff member shall demonstrate working knowledge of this information. When possible, ongoing training shall be provided. (Acts 1995, No. 95-690, p. 1502, §5.)
AL Code § 38-9C-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9C - Bill of Rights for Persons With Developmental Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury.|Section 38-9C-6 - Construction With Other Law.

Section 38-9C-6Construction with other law. This chapter shall not override or repeal any provisions of the Adult Protective Services Act pursuant to Section 38-9-1 et seq., or the Child Abuse Reporting Act pursuant to Section 26-14-1 et seq., and shall be read in pari materia with those provisions. (Acts 1995, No. 95-690, p. 1502, §6.)
AL Code § 38-9C-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9C - Bill of Rights for Persons With Developmental Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury.|Section 38-9C-7 - Effect of Chapter on Established Standards of Medical Care; Application of Written Policies Requirement.

Section 38-9C-7Effect of chapter on established standards of medical care; application of written policies requirement. This chapter shall not be interpreted or construed to alter, expand, or diminish established standards of medical care applicable to physicians licensed to practice medicine. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the requirement to develop and implement written policies and procedures as outlined in Section 38-9C-5 shall not apply to the private offices of physicians licensed to practice medicine. (Acts 1995, No. 95-690, p. 1502, §7.)
AL Code § 38-9C-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9C - Bill of Rights for Persons With Developmental Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury.|Section 38-9C-8 - No Reduction or Expansion of Rights Beyond Rights Guaranteed Other Persons.

Section 38-9C-8No reduction or expansion of rights beyond rights guaranteed other persons. Provided that nothing in this legislation shall be construed to reduce or expand the rights of persons with developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injuries beyond the rights guaranteed to any other person under the Constitution of the United States and the statutes enacted thereto and the Constitution of Alabama of 1901 and the statutes enacted thereto. (Acts 1995, No. 95-690, p. 1502, §8.)
AL Code § 38-9D-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9D - Elder Abuse Prevention Act.|Section 38-9D-1 - Short Title.

Section 38-9D-1Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Elder Abuse Prevention Act. (Act 2012-495, p. 1448, §1.)
AL Code § 38-9D-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9D - Elder Abuse Prevention Act.|Section 38-9D-2 - Definitions.

Section 38-9D-2Definitions. The following words are defined for the purposes of this chapter: (1) COORDINATED SYSTEM OF CARE. The total effort in the state, inclusive of service coordination/case management, that is directed at meeting the needs of individuals who are at risk of elder abuse.  (2) COUNCIL. The Alabama Interagency Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.  (3) ELDER ABUSE. The maltreatment of an older person, age 60 or above, by any person, including the following:  a. Emotional/Psychological Abuse. The intentional infliction of mental or emotional anguish by threat, humiliation, intimidation, or other verbal or non-verbal abusive conduct. Examples of psychological abuse include name calling, insulting, ignoring for extended periods of time, frightening, intimidating, and isolating from friends and family.  b. Material Exploitation. The unauthorized use of funds or any resources of an elderly individual or the misuse of power of attorney or representative payee status for one's own advantage or 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. Examples include fondling of the breast or genitals, rape, coerced nudity, and sexually explicit photographing.  (4) LEAD AGENCY. The Department of Senior Services shall be designated to be the lead agency for the council.  (5) PARTICIPATING AGENCY. A department, commission, council, board, division, community service provider, or an office or other entity which may provide services to individuals at risk of elder abuse and their families. (6) POLICIES. Directives by the lead agency, participating agencies, the executive committee, or other written documents that represent the position of the council concerning any matter within the purview of this chapter. (Act 2012-495, p. 1448, §2.)
AL Code § 38-9D-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9D - Elder Abuse Prevention Act.|Section 38-9D-3 - Alabama Interagency Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.

Section 38-9D-3Alabama Interagency Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse. There is created the Alabama Interagency Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse. The members of the council shall include, but not be limited to, the following:  (1) The chief executive officer, or his or her designee, of each of the following participating agencies and organizations:  a. The Alabama 911 Network. b. The Administrative Office of Courts. c. The Attorney General. d. The Banking Department. e. The Coalition Against Domestic Violence. f. The Crime Victims Compensation Commission. g. The Department of Forensic Sciences. h. The Department of Human Resources. i. The Department of Insurance. j. The Department of Mental Health. k. The Department of Public Health. l. The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency. m. The Department of Senior Services. n. The Department of Veterans Affairs. o. The Governor's Office of Faith Based Initiatives and Community Service. p. The Medicaid Agency. q. The Office of Prosecution Services. r. The Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission. s. The Probate Judges Association. t. The Securities Commission. u. The Sheriffs Association. v. The State Bar Association. w. AARP Alabama. x. The Association of Area Agencies on Aging. y. The Criminal Justice Information System. z. The Nursing Home Association. aa. The Alabama Silver-Haired Legislature. (2) The membership of the council shall be inclusive and reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural, and economic diversity of the state.  (3) The chief executive officers of state agencies serving on the council shall serve ex officio. (4) The council shall meet at the call of the chair and the meetings shall be open to the public. (5) No member of the council shall cast a vote on any matter which would provide direct financial benefit to that member or otherwise give the appearance of a conflict of interest under state law.  (6) The Commissioner of the Department of Senior Services shall serve as the chair of the council. (Act 2012-495, p. 1448, §3; Act 2015-94, §3.)
AL Code § 38-9D-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9D - Elder Abuse Prevention Act.|Section 38-9D-4 - Powers and Duties.

Section 38-9D-4Powers and duties. The council shall have the following duties and authority: (1) Define the roles and responsibilities of all participating agencies. (2) Adopt rules for the internal operation of the council. (3) Recommend to the Commissioner of the Department of Senior Services appointment of additional members to serve on the council as deemed necessary and appropriate. (4) Develop a long-range plan, reviewed semi-annually, for addressing the needs of those at risk for elder abuse, which, to the extent practical, is derived from scientific based research and nationally recognized best practices. The council shall provide a copy of the plan and a detailed summary of any progress toward implementation of the plan to the Governor and the Legislature on or before the 10th legislative day of each regular session. The plan should include, but not be limited to, all of the following: a. The elimination of barriers to identifying and reporting elder abuse such as duplicative or fragmented policies which may require modification. b. The development of a coordinated program of services for victims of elder abuse to include the identification, intervention, prevention, and prosecution of the crime of elder abuse. c. A comprehensive fiscal review and analysis with recommendations for state spending on programs and services for elder abuse prevention. d. The identification of annual action steps toward implementation. (5) Ensure interagency collaboration, public participation, and mutual sharing of information to facilitate policy decisions and the implementation of a plan for addressing the needs of those at risk for elder abuse. (Act 2012-495, p. 1448, §4.)
AL Code § 38-9D-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9D - Elder Abuse Prevention Act.|Section 38-9D-5 - Role of Department of Senior Services.

Section 38-9D-5Role of Department of Senior Services. The Department of Senior Services shall be responsible for the general administration, supervision, and monitoring of all council activities. (Act 2012-495, p. 1448, §5.)
AL Code § 38-9D-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9D - Elder Abuse Prevention Act.|Section 38-9D-6 - Implementation of Chapter.

Section 38-9D-6Implementation of chapter. The implementation of this chapter shall be subject to the availability of appropriations to expand, intensify, and coordinate the activities of the council. The activities of the council shall include the expansion of council membership. (Act 2012-495, p. 1448, §6.)
AL Code § 38-9D-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9D - Elder Abuse Prevention Act.|Section 38-9D-7 - Sunset Provision.

Section 38-9D-7Sunset provision. Repealed by Act 2015-94 effective April 28, 2015. (Act 2012-495, p. 1448, §7.)
AL Code § 38-9E-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9E - Protecting Alabama's Elders Act. Transferred.|Section 38-9E-1 - Short Title.

Section 38-9E-1Short title.  Transferred to §13A-6-190 by Act 2014-346, §1(1)(7) effective April 9, 2014. (Act 2013-307, §1.)
AL Code § 38-9E-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9E - Protecting Alabama's Elders Act. Transferred.|Section 38-9E-2 - Definitions.

Section 38-9E-2Definitions.  Transferred to §13A-6-191 by Act 2014-346, §1(1)(7) effective April 9, 2014. (Act 2013-307, §2.)
AL Code § 38-9E-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9E - Protecting Alabama's Elders Act. Transferred.|Section 38-9E-3 - Elder Abuse and Neglect - First Degree.

Section 38-9E-3Elder abuse and neglect - First degree.  Transferred to §13A-6-192 by Act 2014-346, §1(1)(7) effective April 9, 2014. (Act 2013-307, §3.)
AL Code § 38-9E-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9E - Protecting Alabama's Elders Act. Transferred.|Section 38-9E-4 - Elder Abuse and Neglect - Second Degree.

Section 38-9E-4Elder abuse and neglect - Second degree.  Transferred to §13A-6-193 by Act 2014-346, §1(1)(7) effective April 9, 2014. (Act 2013-307, §4.)
AL Code § 38-9E-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9E - Protecting Alabama's Elders Act. Transferred.|Section 38-9E-5 - Elder Abuse and Neglect - Third Degree.

Section 38-9E-5Elder abuse and neglect - Third degree.  Transferred to §13A-6-194 by Act 2014-346, §1(1)(7) effective April 9, 2014. (Act 2013-307, §5.)
AL Code § 38-9E-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9E - Protecting Alabama's Elders Act. Transferred.|Section 38-9E-6 - Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person - First Degree.

Section 38-9E-6Financial exploitation of an elderly person - First degree.  Transferred to §13A-6-195 by Act 2014-346, §1(1)(7) effective April 9, 2014. (Act 2013-307, §6.)
AL Code § 38-9E-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9E - Protecting Alabama's Elders Act. Transferred.|Section 38-9E-7 - Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person - Second Degree.

Section 38-9E-7Financial exploitation of an elderly person - Second degree.  Transferred to §13A-6-196 by Act 2014-346, §1(1)(7) effective April 9, 2014. (Act 2013-307, §7.)
AL Code § 38-9E-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9E - Protecting Alabama's Elders Act. Transferred.|Section 38-9E-8 - Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person - Third Degree

Section 38-9E-8Financial exploitation of an elderly person - Third degree  Transferred to §13A-6-197 by Act 2014-346, §1(1)(7) effective April 9, 2014. (Act 2013-307, §8.)
AL Code § 38-9E-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9E - Protecting Alabama's Elders Act. Transferred.|Section 38-9E-9 - Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person - Prosecution.

Section 38-9E-9Financial exploitation of an elderly person - Prosecution.  Transferred to §13A-6-198 by Act 2014-346, §1(1)(7) effective April 9, 2014. (Act 2013-307, §9.)
AL Code § 38-9E-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9E - Protecting Alabama's Elders Act. Transferred.|Section 38-9E-10 - Liability of Persons Reporting or Investigating Violations.

Section 38-9E-10Liability of persons reporting or investigating violations.  Transferred to §13A-6-199 by Act 2014-346, §1(1)(7) effective April 9, 2014. (Act 2013-307, §10.)
AL Code § 38-9E-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9E - Protecting Alabama's Elders Act. Transferred.|Section 38-9E-11 - Remedies.

Section 38-9E-11Remedies.  Transferred to §13A-6-200 by Act 2014-346, §1(1)(7) effective April 9, 2014. (Act 2013-307, §11.)
AL Code § 38-9E-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9E - Protecting Alabama's Elders Act. Transferred.|Section 38-9E-12 - Liability of Physicians.

Section 38-9E-12Liability of physicians.  Transferred to §13A-6-201 by Act 2014-346, §1(1)(7) effective April 9, 2014. (Act 2013-307, §12.)
AL Code § 38-9F-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9F - Elder Abuse Protection Order and Enforcement Act|Section 38-9F-1 - Short Title.

Section 38-9F-1Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Elder Abuse Protection Order and Enforcement Act. (Act 2017-284, §1.)
AL Code § 38-9F-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 38 - Public Welfare.|Chapter 9F - Elder Abuse Protection Order and Enforcement Act|Section 38-9F-2 - Construction and Application; Purposes.

Section 38-9F-2Construction and application; purposes. This chapter shall be liberally construed and applied to promote all of the following purposes: (1) To maximize protection of victims of elder abuse. (2) To create a flexible and expeditious method of obtaining a protection order against an individual who has committed elder abuse. (3) To expand the ability of law enforcement officers to assist victims, to enforce the law effectively in cases of elder abuse, and to prevent further incidents of abuse.  (Act 2017-284, §2.)