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AL Code § 26-13-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 13 - Relief of Minor Children From Disabilities of Nonage.|Section 26-13-4 - Contests of Petition; Receipt of Evidence as to Petition.

Section 26-13-4Contests of petition; receipt of evidence as to petition. Upon the hearing of such petition, any person may contest the granting of same upon giving security for costs of such contest. All evidence touching such petition shall be taken in such manner as may be directed by the court. (Code 1876, §2738; Code 1886, §2360; Code 1896, §832; Code 1907, §4508; Code 1923, §8283; Code 1940, T. 27, §16.)
AL Code § 26-13-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 13 - Relief of Minor Children From Disabilities of Nonage.|Section 26-13-5 - Entry of Judgment Relieving Minor From Disabilities of Nonage and Effect Thereof Generally.

Section 26-13-5Entry of judgment relieving minor from disabilities of nonage and effect thereof generally. If on the hearing of the evidence adduced and upon such other evidence as may be required by the court, the court shall be satisfied that it will be to the interest of such minor to be relieved from the disabilities of nonage, the court shall thereupon enter judgment accordingly, and such judgment shall have the effect of investing such minor with the right to sue and be sued, to contract, to buy, sell, and convey real estate, and generally to do and perform all acts which such minor could lawfully do if 19 years of age, except as provided in this chapter. (Code 1876, §2739; Code 1886, §2361; Code 1896, §833; Code 1907, §4509; Code 1923, §8284; Code 1940, T. 27, §17.)
AL Code § 26-13-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 13 - Relief of Minor Children From Disabilities of Nonage.|Section 26-13-6 - Restriction of Rights of Minor by Judgment of Court.

Section 26-13-6Restriction of rights of minor by judgment of court. The court, in its judgment, may, if it deems it advisable, restrict and qualify the rights of a minor relieved from the disabilities of nonage, as to acquittances to, and contracts with guardians, executors, administrators, trustees, and other persons indebted to such minor, to such an extent as to the court may seem proper in each particular case. Such restrictions shall be fully set forth in the judgment relieving such minor from the disabilities of nonage. (Code 1876, §2740; Code 1886, §2362; Code 1896, §834; Code 1907, §4510; Code 1923, §8285; Code 1940, T. 27, §18.)
AL Code § 26-13-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 13 - Relief of Minor Children From Disabilities of Nonage.|Section 26-13-7 - Filing of Copy of Judgment With Probate Court; Recordation, etc., of Judgment by Probate Judge.

Section 26-13-7Filing of copy of judgment with probate court; recordation, etc., of judgment by probate judge. Every minor relieved of the disabilities of nonage under the provisions of this chapter must file a certified copy of the judgment relieving him from such disabilities in the office of the judge of probate in each of the counties in which such minor shall thereafter reside and in the office of the judge of probate of each county in the state where such minor shall do any business or make any contracts. It shall be the duty of the judge of probate to record the judgment and keep the same for the inspection of the public. (Code 1876, §2741; Code 1886, §2363; Code 1896, §835; Code 1907, §4511; Code 1923, §8286; Code 1940, T. 27, §19.)
AL Code § 26-13-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 13 - Relief of Minor Children From Disabilities of Nonage.|Section 26-13-8 - Recordation of Foreign Judgments Relieving Minors of Disabilities of Nonage and Effect Thereof.

Section 26-13-8Recordation of foreign judgments relieving minors of disabilities of nonage and effect thereof. A copy of a judgment entered by a court of competent jurisdiction of another state of the United States, duly certified according to the acts of Congress of the United States, relieving a minor nonresident of this state of the disabilities of nonage may be recorded in the probate office of any county in this state where such minor owns property, and when so recorded the judgment shall have the same force and effect throughout this state as in the state where entered. (Acts 1909, No. 74, p. 228; Code 1923, §8287; Code 1940, T. 27, §20.)
AL Code § 26-14-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 14 - Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect.|Section 26-14-1 - Definitions.

Section 26-14-1Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) ABUSE. Harm or threatened harm to a child's health or welfare. Harm or threatened harm to a child's health or welfare can occur through nonaccidental physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or attempted sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation or attempted sexual exploitation. Sexual abuse includes the employment, use, persuasion, inducement, enticement, or coercion of any child to engage in, or having a child assist any other person to engage in, any sexually explicit conduct or any simulation of the conduct for the purpose of producing any visual depiction of the conduct; or the rape, molestation, prostitution, or other form of sexual exploitation of children, or incest with children as those acts are defined by Alabama law. Sexual exploitation includes allowing, permitting, or encouraging a child to engage in prostitution and allowing, permitting, encouraging, or engaging in the obscene or pornographic photographing, filming, or depicting of a child for commercial purposes. (2) NEGLECT. Negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child, including the failure to provide adequate food, medical treatment, supervision, clothing, or shelter. (3) CHILD. Either of the following: a. A person under the age of 18 years. b. A person under the age of 19 years who is in need of protective services and does not qualify for adult protective services under Chapter 9 of Title 38. (4) DULY CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY. The chief of police of a municipality or municipality and county; or the sheriff, if the observation of child abuse or neglect is made in an unincorporated territory; or the Department of Human Resources; or any person, organization, corporation, group, or agency authorized and designated by the Department of Human Resources to receive reports of child abuse and neglect; provided, that a duly constituted authority shall not include an agency involved in the acts or omissions of the reported child abuse or neglect. (Acts 1975, No. 1124, p. 2213, §1; Acts 1981, No. 81-615, p. 1031; Acts 1981, No. 81-789, p. 1387; Acts 1993, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 93-890, p. 162, §2; Act 2019-447, §1.)
AL Code § 26-14-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 14 - Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect.|Section 26-14-2 - Purpose of Chapter.

Section 26-14-2Purpose of chapter. In order to protect children whose health and welfare may be adversely affected through abuse and neglect, the Legislature hereby provides for the reporting of such cases to the appropriate authorities. It is the intent of the Legislature that, as a result of such efforts, and through the cooperation of state, county, local agencies and divisions of government, protective services shall be made available in an effort to prevent further abuses and neglect, to safeguard and enforce the general welfare of such children, and to encourage cooperation among the states in dealing with the problems of child abuse. (Acts 1975, No. 1124, p. 2213, §1.)
AL Code § 26-14-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 14 - Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect.|Section 26-14-4 - Permissive Reporting.

Section 26-14-4Permissive reporting. In addition to those persons, firms, corporations, and officials required by Section 26-14-3 to report child abuse and neglect, any person may make such a report if such person has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is being abused or neglected. (Acts 1975, No. 1124, p. 2213, §1.)
AL Code § 26-14-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 14 - Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect.|Section 26-14-5 - Contents of Reports.

Section 26-14-5Contents of reports. The reports provided for in this chapter shall state, if known, the name of the child, his or her whereabouts, the names and addresses of the parents, guardian, or caretaker, and the character and extent of his or her injuries. The written report shall also contain, if known, any evidence of previous injuries to the child and any other pertinent information which might establish the cause of such injury or injuries, and the identity of the person or persons responsible for the same. (Acts 1965, No. 563, p. 1049, §2; Acts 1975, No. 1124, p. 2213, §1.)
AL Code § 26-14-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 14 - Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect.|Section 26-14-6 - Temporary Protective Custody.

Section 26-14-6Temporary protective custody. A police officer, a law enforcement official, or a designated employee of the State or County Department of Human Resources may take a child into protective custody, or any person in charge of a hospital or similar institution or any physician treating a child may keep that child in his or her custody, without the consent of the parent or guardian, whether or not additional medical treatment is required, if the circumstances or conditions of the child are such that continuing in his or her place of residence or in the care and custody of the parent, guardian, custodian, or other person responsible for the child's care presents an imminent danger to that child's life or health. However, such official shall immediately notify the court having jurisdiction over juveniles of such actions in taking the child into protective custody; provided, that such custody shall not exceed 72 hours and that a court of competent jurisdiction and the Department of Human Resources shall be notified immediately in order that child-protective proceedings may be initiated. During such period of temporary custody, the director of the county department of human resources may give or cause to be given effective consent for medical, dental, health, and hospital services for any abused or neglected child. (Acts 1975, No. 1124, p. 2213, §1.)
AL Code § 26-14-6.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 14 - Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect.|Section 26-14-6.1 - Duties and Responsibilities for Investigation of Reports.

Section 26-14-6.1Duties and responsibilities for investigation of reports. The duty and responsibility for the investigation of reports of suspected child abuse or neglect shall be as follows: (1) Reports of suspected child abuse or neglect involving disciplinary or corporal punishment committed in a public or private school or kindergarten shall be investigated by law enforcement agencies. (2) Reports of suspected child abuse or neglect committed in a state-operated child residential facility shall be investigated by law enforcement agencies. (3) All other reports of suspected child abuse and neglect shall be investigated by the Department of Human Resources. (Acts 1993, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 93-890, p. 162, §1.)
AL Code § 26-14-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 14 - Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect.|Section 26-14-7 - Duties of Department of Human Resources.

Section 26-14-7Duties of Department of Human Resources. (a) The State or County Department of Human Resources shall make a thorough investigation promptly upon either the oral or written report. The primary purpose of such an investigation shall be the protection of the child. (b) The investigation, to the extent that is reasonably possible, shall include: (1) The nature, extent and cause of the child abuse or neglect; (2) The identity of the person responsible therefor; (3) The names and conditions of other children in the home; (4) An evaluation of the parents or person responsible for the care of the child; (5) The home environment and the relationship of the child or children to the parents or other persons responsible for their care; and (6) All other data deemed pertinent. (c) The investigation may include a visit to the child's home, an interview with the subject child, and may include a physical, psychological, or psychiatric examination of any child or children in that home. If the admission to the home, school, or any other place that the child may be, or permission of the parent or other persons responsible for the child or children, for the physical, psychological, or psychiatric examination, cannot be obtained, then a court of competent jurisdiction, upon cause shown, shall order the parents or persons responsible and in charge of any place where the child may be to allow the interview, examinations, and investigation. If, before the examination is complete, the opinion of the investigators is that immediate removal is necessary to protect a child or children from further abuse or neglect, a court of competent jurisdiction, on petition by the investigators and with good cause being shown, shall issue an order for temporary removal and custody. (d) The county department of human resources shall make a complete written report of the investigation, together with its recommendations. Such reports may be made available to the appropriate court, the district attorney, and the appropriate law enforcement agency upon request. The county department of human resources shall make a written report or case summary, together with services offered and accepted to the state's central registry on forms supplied by the registry for that purpose. (Acts 1975, No. 1124, p. 2213, §1.)
AL Code § 26-14-7.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 14 - Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect.|Section 26-14-7.2 - Child Denied Medical Treatment Due to Parents' Religious Beliefs.

Section 26-14-7.2Child denied medical treatment due to parents' religious beliefs. (a) When an investigation of child abuse or neglect by the Department of Human Resources determines that a parent or legal guardian legitimately practicing his or her religious beliefs has not provided specific medical treatment for a child, the parent or legal guardian shall not be considered a negligent parent or guardian for that reason alone. This exception shall not preclude a court from ordering that medical services be provided to the child when the child's health requires it. (b) The department may, in any case, pursue any legal remedies, including the initiation of legal proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction, as may be necessary to provide medical care or treatment for a child when the care or treatment is necessary to prevent or remedy serious harm to the child, or to prevent the withholding of medically indicated treatments from infants with disabilities and with life-threatening conditions. Upon application by the department, the court may issue prelitigation or pretrial discovery orders for persons, medical records, and other documents or materials. (Acts 1993, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 93-890, p. 162, §4; Act 98-371, p. 673, §1.)
AL Code § 26-14-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 14 - Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect.|Section 26-14-9 - Immunity From Liability for Actions Under Chapter.

Section 26-14-9Immunity from liability for actions under chapter. Any person, firm, corporation, or official, including members of a multidisciplinary child protection team, quality assurance team, child death review team, or other authorized case review team or panel, by whatever designation, participating in the making of a good faith report in an investigation or case review authorized under this chapter or other law or department practice or in the removal of a child pursuant to this chapter, or participating in a judicial proceeding resulting therefrom, shall, in so doing, be immune from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed. (Acts 1965, No. 563, p. 1049, §3; Acts 1975, No. 1124, p. 2213, §1; Act 98-371, p. 673, §1.)
AL Code § 26-14-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 14 - Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect.|Section 26-14-10 - Doctrine of Privileged Communications Not Grounds for Exclusion of Evidence as to Child's Injuries.

Section 26-14-10Doctrine of privileged communications not grounds for exclusion of evidence as to child's injuries. The doctrine of privileged communication, with the exception of the attorney-client privilege, shall not be a ground for excluding any evidence regarding a child's injuries or the cause thereof in any judicial proceeding resulting from a report pursuant to this chapter. (Acts 1965, No. 563, p. 1049, §4; Acts 1975, No. 1124, p. 2213, §1.)
AL Code § 26-14-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 14 - Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect.|Section 26-14-11 - Appointment of Attorney to Represent Child.

Section 26-14-11Appointment of attorney to represent child. In every case involving an abused or neglected child which results in a judicial proceeding, an attorney shall be appointed to represent the child in such proceedings. Such attorney will represent the rights, interests, welfare, and well-being of the child, and serve as guardian ad litem for the child. (Acts 1975, No. 1124, p. 2213, §1.)
AL Code § 26-14-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 14 - Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect.|Section 26-14-12 - Establishment of Regulations by Department of Human Resources.

Section 26-14-12Establishment of regulations by Department of Human Resources. The State Department of Human Resources may establish such regulations as may be necessary to implement this chapter and to encourage cooperation with other states in exchanging reports to effect a national registration system. (Acts 1975, No. 1124, p. 2213, §1.)
AL Code § 26-14-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 14 - Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect.|Section 26-14-13 - Penalty for Failure to Make Required Report.

Section 26-14-13Penalty for failure to make required report. Any person who shall knowingly fail to make the report required by this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a sentence of not more than six months' imprisonment or a fine of not more than $500.00. (Acts 1965, No. 563, p. 1049, §5; Acts 1975, No. 1124, p. 2213, §1.)
AL Code § 26-15-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 15 - Child Abuse Generally.|Section 26-15-1 - Short Title.

Section 26-15-1Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Alabama Child Abuse Act. (Acts 1977, No. 502, p. 658, §1.)
AL Code § 26-15-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 15 - Child Abuse Generally.|Section 26-15-2 - Definitions.

Section 26-15-2Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE. A substance intended to be used as a precursor in the manufacture of a controlled substance, or any other chemical intended to be used in the manufacture of a controlled substance. Intent under this subdivision may be demonstrated by the substance's use, quantity, manner of storage, or proximity to other precursors, or to manufacturing equipment. (2) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE. Controlled substance as defined in subdivision (4) of Section 20-2-2. (3) DRUG PARAPHERNALIA. Drug paraphernalia as defined in Section 13A-12-260. (4) RESPONSIBLE PERSON. A child's natural parent, stepparent, adoptive parent, legal guardian, custodian, or any other person who has the permanent or temporary care or custody or responsibility for the supervision of a child. (5) SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. Serious physical injury as defined in Section 13A-1-2. (Acts 1977, No. 502, p. 658, §2; Act 2006-204, p. 302, §1.)
AL Code § 26-15-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 15 - Child Abuse Generally.|Section 26-15-3 - Torture, Willful Abuse, etc., of Child Under 18 Years of Age by Responsible Person.

Section 26-15-3Torture, willful abuse, etc., of child under 18 years of age by responsible person. A responsible person, as defined in Section 26-15-2, who shall torture, willfully abuse, cruelly beat, or otherwise willfully maltreat any child under the age of 18 years shall, on conviction, be guilty of a Class C felony. (Acts 1977, No. 502, p. 658, §3; Act 2006-531, p. 1224, §1.)
AL Code § 26-15-3.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 15 - Child Abuse Generally.|Section 26-15-3.1 - Aggravated Child Abuse.

Section 26-15-3.1Aggravated child abuse.  (a)(1) A responsible person, as defined in Section 26-15-2, commits the crime of aggravated child abuse if he or she does any of the following: a. He or she violates the provisions of Section 26-15-3 by acts taking place on more than one occasion. b. He or she violates Section 26-15-3 and in so doing also violates a court order concerning the parties or injunction. c. He or she violates the provisions of Section 26-15-3 which causes serious physical injury, as defined in Section 13A-1-2, to the child. (2) The crime of aggravated child abuse is a Class B felony. (b)(1) A responsible person, as defined in Section 26-15-2, commits the crime of aggravated child abuse of a child under the age of six if he or she does any of the following to a child under the age of six years: a. He or she violates the provisions of Section 26-15-3 by acts taking place on more than two occasions. b. He or she violates Section 26-15-3 and in so doing also violates a court order concerning the parties or injunction. c. He or she violates the provisions of Section 26-15-3 which causes serious physical injury, as defined in Section 13A-1-2, to the child. (2) The crime of aggravated child abuse of a child under the age of six is a Class A felony. (Act 2001-371, p. 477, §1; Act 2002-403, p. 1015, §1; Act 2016-43, §1.)
AL Code § 26-15-3.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 15 - Child Abuse Generally.|Section 26-15-3.2 - Chemical Endangerment of Exposing a Child to an Environment in Which Controlled Substances Are Produced or Distributed.

Section 26-15-3.2Chemical endangerment of exposing a child to an environment in which controlled substances are produced or distributed. (a) A responsible person commits the crime of chemical endangerment of exposing a child to an environment in which he or she does any of the following: (1) Knowingly, recklessly, or intentionally causes or permits a child to be exposed to, to ingest or inhale, or to have contact with a controlled substance, chemical substance, or drug paraphernalia as defined in Section 13A-12-260. A violation under this subdivision is a Class C felony. (2) Violates subdivision (1) and a child suffers serious physical injury by exposure to, ingestion of, inhalation of, or contact with a controlled substance, chemical substance, or drug paraphernalia. A violation under this subdivision is a Class B felony. (3) Violates subdivision (1) and the exposure, ingestion, inhalation, or contact results in the death of the child. A violation under this subdivision is a Class A felony. (b) The court shall impose punishment pursuant to this section rather than imposing punishment authorized under any other provision of law, unless another provision of law provides for a greater penalty or a longer term of imprisonment. (c) It is an affirmative defense to a violation of this section that the controlled substance was provided by lawful prescription for the child, and that it was administered to the child in accordance with the prescription instructions provided with the controlled substance. (Act 2006-204, p. 302, §2.)