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AL Code § 22-50-90 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 50 - Department of Mental Health; Board of Trustees.|Article 5 - Criminal History Background Information Regarding Direct Care Providers.|Section 22-50-90 - Definitions.

Section 22-50-90Definitions. (a) When used in this article, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings: (1) CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND INFORMATION. Any information collected and stored in the criminal record repository of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reflecting the result of an arrest, detention, or initiation of a criminal proceeding by criminal justice agencies, including, but not limited to, arrest record information, fingerprint cards, correctional induction and release information, identifiable descriptions, and notations of arrests, detention, indictments, or other formal charges. The term shall not include analytical records or investigative reports that contain criminal intelligence information or criminal investigation information. (2) DIRECT CARE PROVIDER. A psychiatrist, medical doctor, psychologist, social worker, community service specialist, therapist, nurse, mental health worker, foster care provider, police officer, and any other employee or person who has direct contact with the clients and patients served by the Alabama Department of Mental Health pursuant to a contract with the department. (b) Pursuant to Public Law 92-544 (86 Stat. 1115) and with the approval of the Attorney General of the United States, the Alabama Department of Mental Health may use the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency to secure criminal history background information through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on persons with whom the Department of Mental Health employs or contracts with, or both, to be direct care providers to clients and patients. The information shall be provided by the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency to the Department of Mental Health pursuant to Section 32-2-61. Any request by the Department of Mental Health for the information on a direct care provider applicant shall include a complete set of fingerprints for each applicant and shall comply with the applicable administrative rules and procedures of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency. (Acts 1994, No. 94-583, p. 1069, §1; Acts 1995, No. 95-192, p. 267, §1.)
AL Code § 22-50-91 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 50 - Department of Mental Health; Board of Trustees.|Article 5 - Criminal History Background Information Regarding Direct Care Providers.|Section 22-50-91 - Administrative Rules and Procedures.

Section 22-50-91Administrative rules and procedures. The Department of Mental Health shall promulgate administrative rules and procedures to carry out this article which do not infringe on the constitutional rights of any person affected by this article, including those necessary to safeguard the confidentiality of any criminal history background information requested and secured under this article. (Acts 1994, No. 94-583, p. 1069, §2.)
AL Code § 22-52-1.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 52 - Commitment, Discharge and Transfer of Persons in State Institutions.|Article 1 - Commitment of Mentally Ill Persons Generally.|Section 22-52-1.1 - Definitions.

Section 22-52-1.1Definitions. When used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) MENTAL ILLNESS. A psychiatric disorder of thought and/or mood which significantly impairs judgment, behavior, capacity to recognize reality, or ability to cope with the ordinary demands of life. Mental illness, as used herein, specifically excludes the primary diagnosis of epilepsy, mental retardation, substance abuse, including alcoholism, or a developmental disability. (2) STATE MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY. A mental health facility operated by the Alabama State Department of Mental Health. (3) DESIGNATED MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY. A mental health facility other than a state mental health facility designated by the State Department of Mental Health to receive persons for evaluation, examination, admission, detention or treatment pursuant to the provisions of this article. (4) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of the Alabama State Department of Mental Health. (5) OUTPATIENT TREATMENT. Treatment being provided to a person in a nonresidential setting and who is not admitted for 24-hour-a-day care. (6) INPATIENT TREATMENT. Treatment being provided to a person at a state mental health facility or a designated mental health facility which has been specifically designated by the department for inpatient treatment. (7) RESPONDENT. A person for which a petition for commitment to mental health services has been filed. (8) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama State Department of Mental Health. (9) INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT. Court ordered mental health services in either an outpatient or inpatient setting. (Acts 1991, No. 91-440, p. 783, §2.)
AL Code § 22-52-1.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 52 - Commitment, Discharge and Transfer of Persons in State Institutions.|Article 1 - Commitment of Mentally Ill Persons Generally.|Section 22-52-1.2 - Filing and Contents of Petition Seeking Involuntary Commitment of Another.

Section 22-52-1.2Filing and contents of petition seeking involuntary commitment of another. (a) Any person may file a petition seeking the involuntary commitment of another person. The petition shall be filed in the probate court of the county in which the respondent is located. The petition shall be in writing, executed under oath, and shall include the following information: (1) The name and address, if known, of the respondent. (2) The name and address, if known, of the respondent's spouse, legal counsel, or next-of-kin. (3) That the petitioner has reason to believe the respondent is mentally ill. (4) That the beliefs of the petitioner are based on specific behavior, acts, attempts, or threats, which shall be specified and described in detail. (5) The names and addresses of other persons with knowledge of respondent's mental illness who may be called as witnesses. The petition may be accompanied by any other relevant information. (b) The home address and the telephone number of the petitioner shall be excluded from the copy of the petition seeking the involuntary commitment provided to the respondent, however, if there is no other available address to contact the petitioner, then the home address of the petitioner shall be provided. (Acts 1991, No. 91-440, p. 783, §3; Acts 1996, No. 96-492, p. 623, §1.)
AL Code § 22-52-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 52 - Commitment, Discharge and Transfer of Persons in State Institutions.|Article 1 - Commitment of Mentally Ill Persons Generally.|Section 22-52-2 - Review of Petition by Probate Judge; Examination of Petitioner; Dismissal of Petition Without Further Proceedings.

Section 22-52-2Review of petition by probate judge; examination of petitioner; dismissal of petition without further proceedings. (a) When any petition is filed seeking the involuntary commitment of a respondent, the probate judge shall immediately review the petition and shall require the petitioner to be sworn and answer under oath questions regarding the petition and the respondent. (b) If it appears from the face of the petition or from the testimony of the petitioner that the petition is totally without merit, the probate judge shall order the petition dismissed without further proceedings. (Acts 1975, No. 1226, p. 2562, §2; Acts 1977, No. 670, p. 1143; Acts 1991, No. 91-440, p. 783, §4.)
AL Code § 22-52-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 52 - Commitment, Discharge and Transfer of Persons in State Institutions.|Article 1 - Commitment of Mentally Ill Persons Generally.|Section 22-52-3 - Service of Petition and Order Setting Petition for Hearing Upon Person Sought to Be Committed; Contents of Notice.

Section 22-52-3Service of petition and order setting petition for hearing upon person sought to be committed; contents of notice. When any petition has been filed seeking the involuntary commitment of a respondent and such petition has been reviewed by the probate judge, the probate judge shall order the sheriff of the county in which the respondent is located to serve a copy of the petition, together with a copy of the order setting the petition for a hearing, upon the respondent. Said notice shall include the date, time and place of the hearing; a clear statement of the purpose of the proceeding and the possible consequences to the subject thereof; the alleged factual basis for the proposed commitment; a statement of the legal standards upon which commitment is authorized; and a list of the names and addresses of the witnesses who may be called to testify in support of the petition. The hearing shall be preceded by adequate notice to the respondent. (Acts 1975, No. 1226, p. 2562, §3; Acts 1977, No. 670, p. 1143; Acts 1991, No. 91-440, p. 783, §5.)
AL Code § 22-52-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 52 - Commitment, Discharge and Transfer of Persons in State Institutions.|Article 1 - Commitment of Mentally Ill Persons Generally.|Section 22-52-4 - Appointment of Attorney and Guardian Ad Litem for Person Sought to Be Committed; Statements, etc., of Person in Presence of Judge, Prior to Obtaining Services of Attorney, Not to Be Considered by Judge.

Section 22-52-4Appointment of attorney and guardian ad litem for person sought to be committed; statements, etc., of person in presence of judge, prior to obtaining services of attorney, not to be considered by judge. (a) At the time when any petition has been filed seeking the involuntary commitment of a respondent, the probate judge shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent and to protect the rights of the respondent, and shall determine if the respondent has the funds with which to employ an attorney to represent the respondent and if the respondent has the mental ability to secure the services of an attorney. If the respondent does not have funds with which to employ an attorney or does not have the mental ability to secure the services of an attorney, the probate judge shall appoint an attorney, who may be the same person as the guardian ad litem, to represent the respondent. The probate judge shall immediately inform the attorney so appointed of his appointment. (b) No statement made or act done by the respondent in the presence of the probate judge prior to the respondent obtaining the services of an attorney, by appointment or otherwise, shall be considered by the probate judge in determining whether the respondent should be committed. (Acts 1975, No. 1226, p. 2562, §4; Acts 1977, No. 670, p. 1143; Acts 1991, No. 91-440, p. 783, §6.)
AL Code § 22-52-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 52 - Commitment, Discharge and Transfer of Persons in State Institutions.|Article 1 - Commitment of Mentally Ill Persons Generally.|Section 22-52-5 - Appointment by Probate Judge of Attorney to Appear in Support of Petition; Employment by Petitioners of Attorney to Appear in Support of Petition.

Section 22-52-5Appointment by probate judge of attorney to appear in support of petition; employment by petitioners of attorney to appear in support of petition. The probate judge shall appoint an attorney to serve as the advocate in support of the petition to commit in all matters regarding a petition to commit. If the person or persons filing a petition to have a person committed wish to employ an attorney of their own choosing to appear in support of the petition, they may do so, and such attorney shall serve in lieu of attorney appointed by the probate judge. (Acts 1975, No. 1226, p. 2562, §9; Acts 1977, No. 670, p. 1143.)
AL Code § 22-52-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 52 - Commitment, Discharge and Transfer of Persons in State Institutions.|Article 1 - Commitment of Mentally Ill Persons Generally.|Section 22-52-6 - Notification of Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation or Other Public Facility of Petition, Date of Final Hearing, Etc.

Section 22-52-6Notification of Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation or other public facility of petition, date of final hearing, etc. (a) When a petition is filed seeking the involuntary commitment of a respondent, the probate judge with whom the petition is filed shall notify the department or designated mental health facility of the pendency of the petition in the manner and with such other information as designated by the department. (b) The probate judge shall notify the department or a designated mental health facility of the date of the final hearing on the petition to commit. (Acts 1975, No. 1226, p. 2562, §7; Acts 1977, No. 670, p. 1143; Acts 1991, No. 91-440, p. 783, §7.)
AL Code § 22-52-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 52 - Commitment, Discharge and Transfer of Persons in State Institutions.|Article 1 - Commitment of Mentally Ill Persons Generally.|Section 22-52-8 - Holding of Probable Cause and Final Hearings Generally.

Section 22-52-8Holding of probable cause and final hearings generally. (a) When any respondent sought to be committed has any limitation imposed upon his liberty or any temporary treatment imposed upon him by the probate judge pending final hearings on such petition, the probate judge, at the time such limitation or treatment is imposed, shall set a probable cause hearing within seven days of the date of such imposition. If, at such probable cause hearing, the probate judge finds that probable cause exists that the respondent should be detained temporarily and finds that temporary treatment would be in the best interest of the respondent, the probate judge shall enter an order so stating and setting the date, time and place of a final hearing on the merits of such petition. (b) The final hearing shall be held within 30 days of the date that the respondent was served with a copy of the petition seeking to commit the respondent. (c) If temporary treatment or admittance to a hospital is ordered for any respondent, such treatment shall be supervised by a licensed medical doctor or qualified mental health professional who has willingly consented to treat the respondent, and admission to a hospital shall be ordered by a licensed medical doctor who has willingly consented to admit and treat the respondent. (Acts 1975, No. 1226, p. 2562, §6; Acts 1977, No. 670, p. 1143; Acts 1991, No. 91-440, p. 783, §9.)
AL Code § 22-52-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 52 - Commitment, Discharge and Transfer of Persons in State Institutions.|Article 1 - Commitment of Mentally Ill Persons Generally.|Section 22-52-9 - Conduct of Hearings.

Section 22-52-9Conduct of hearings. At all hearings, including probable cause hearings, conducted by the probate judge in relation to a petition to involuntarily commit a respondent, the following rules shall apply: (1) The respondent shall be present unless, prior to the hearing, the attorney for the respondent has filed in writing a waiver of the presence of the respondent on the ground that the presence of the respondent would be dangerous to the respondent's physical or mental health or that the respondent's conduct could reasonably be expected to prevent the hearing from being held in an orderly manner, and the probate judge has judicially found and determined from evidence presented in an adversary hearing that the respondent is so mentally or physically ill as to be incapable of attending such proceedings. Upon such findings an order shall be entered approving the waiver. (2) The respondent shall have the right to compel the attendance of any witness who may be located anywhere in the State of Alabama and to offer evidence including the testimony of witnesses, to be confronted with the witnesses in support of the petition, to cross-examine them and to testify in his own behalf, but the respondent shall not be compelled to testify against himself. The attorney representing the respondent shall be vested with all of the rights of said respondent during all of the hearings if the respondent is not present in court to exercise his rights. (3) The probate judge shall cause the hearing to be transcribed or recorded stenographically, mechanically or electronically and shall retain such transcription for a period of not less than three years from the date the petition is denied or granted and not less than the duration of any commitment pursuant to such hearing. (4) All hearings shall be heard by the probate judge without a jury and shall be open to the public unless the respondent or his attorney requests in writing that the hearings be closed to the public. (5) The rules of evidence applicable in other judicial proceedings in this state shall be followed in involuntary commitment proceedings. (Acts 1975, No. 1226, p. 2562, §8; Acts 1977, No. 670, p. 1143; Acts 1991, No. 91-440, p. 783, §10.)
AL Code § 22-52-10.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 52 - Commitment, Discharge and Transfer of Persons in State Institutions.|Article 1 - Commitment of Mentally Ill Persons Generally.|Section 22-52-10.1 - (Effective Upon the Implementation of Act 2021-246) Order Entered Where Judge Finds Criteria Met; Dismissal of Petition; Reports to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency.

Section 22-52-10.1(Effective upon the implementation of Act 2021-246) Order entered where judge finds criteria met; dismissal of petition; reports to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency. (a) If at the final hearing on a petition seeking to involuntarily commit a respondent, the probate judge finds, based on clear and convincing evidence, that the respondent meets the criteria for involuntary commitment, an order shall be entered for:  (1) Outpatient treatment; or (2) Inpatient treatment.  The least restrictive alternative necessary and available for the treatment of the respondent's mental illness shall be ordered. (b) The petition for involuntary commitment shall be dismissed if the criteria for commitment is not proved. (c)(1) The judge shall immediately report an order for inpatient treatment to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, in a manner prescribed by the Alabama Justice Information Commission, for entry into the state firearms prohibited person database and the National Instant Criminal Background Check (NICS) system. (2) The judge shall report to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, in a method determined by the commission, updates to any order for inpatient treatment which was previously forwarded to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency under this section, including notice of any reversal of petition or appeal. (Acts 1991, No. 91-440, p. 783, §11; Act 2021-246, §5.)
AL Code § 22-52-10.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 52 - Commitment, Discharge and Transfer of Persons in State Institutions.|Article 1 - Commitment of Mentally Ill Persons Generally.|Section 22-52-10.2 - Findings Necessary for Outpatient Treatment.

Section 22-52-10.2Findings necessary for outpatient treatment. (a) A respondent may be committed to outpatient treatment if the probate court finds, based upon clear and convincing evidence, all of the following:  (1) The respondent is mentally ill.  (2) As a result of the mental illness, the respondent will, if not treated, continue to suffer mental distress and will continue to experience deterioration of the ability to function independently.  (3) The respondent is unable to make a rational and informed decision as to whether or not treatment for mental illness would be desirable. (b) Upon a recommendation made by the designated mental health facility currently providing outpatient treatment that the respondent's outpatient commitment order should be renewed, a probate court may enter an order to renew the commitment order upon the expiration of time allotted for treatment by the original outpatient treatment order if the probate court finds, based upon clear and convincing evidence, all of the following: (1) The respondent is mentally ill. (2) As a result of mental illness, the respondent will, if treatment is not continued, continue to suffer mental distress and will continue to experience deterioration of the ability to function independently. (3) The respondent is unable to independently make a rational and informed decision as to whether or not he or she needs treatment for mental illness. (Acts 1991, No. 91-440, p. 783, §12; Act 2019-398, §1.)
AL Code § 22-52-10.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 2 - Mental Health.|Chapter 52 - Commitment, Discharge and Transfer of Persons in State Institutions.|Article 1 - Commitment of Mentally Ill Persons Generally.|Section 22-52-10.3 - Order for Outpatient Treatment.

Section 22-52-10.3Order for outpatient treatment. (a) At the final hearing on a petition for commitment seeking the involuntary commitment of a respondent, the probate court may order that the respondent participate in outpatient treatment provided by a designated mental health facility. (b) The probate court shall not order outpatient treatment unless the designated mental health facility has consented to treat the respondent on an outpatient basis under the terms and conditions set forth by the probate court. (c) If outpatient treatment is ordered, the order of the probate court may state the specific conditions to be followed and shall include the general condition that the respondent follow the directives and treatment plan established by the designated mental health facility. (d) Pursuant to this section, an order for outpatient treatment shall not exceed 150 days unless the order pertains to a renewal of an outpatient commitment order up to one year as provided for by this article. (e) The designated mental health facility shall immediately report to the probate court any material noncompliance with the outpatient treatment order. The report shall set forth the need for revocation of the outpatient treatment order and shall be verified and filed with the probate court. (f) The probate court shall set a hearing to consider the motion for revocation of the outpatient treatment order. The hearing procedures and safeguards set forth in this article, applicable to a petition for involuntary commitment, shall be followed. If at the hearing, the probate court finds, based upon clear and convincing evidence, that the conditions of outpatient treatment have not been met, and that the respondent meets inpatient criteria, the probate court may enter an order for commitment to inpatient treatment. (g) No county shall be financially responsible for the cost of provision of outpatient mental health services ordered pursuant to this article. The cost for the provision of outpatient services are not allowable costs under Section 22-52-14. (Acts 1991, No. 91-440, p. 783, §13; Act 2019-398, §1.)