Section 30-6-1 Definitions. In this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) ABUSE. As defined in Section 30-5-2. (2) ACADV. The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Incorporated. (3) ADVOCATE. An employee or volunteer of a program for victims of domestic violence receiving funds under this chapter […]
Section 30-6-10 Rules and regulations. (a) The director is authorized to adopt rules necessary to administer and implement the provisions of this chapter not otherwise covered by subsection (b). (b) The Secretary of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency may adopt rules necessary to administer and implement the provisions of this chapter which relate to […]
Section 30-6-11 Disposition of funds. There is created the Domestic Violence Trust Fund within the State Treasury for the specific purpose of funding certified domestic violence centers. The fund shall be administered by the Department of Economic and Community Affairs. Beginning on January 1, 2016, and thereafter, in addition to any and all other fees […]
Section 30-6-12 Immunity from civil liability. Any person, firm, corporation or official acting pursuant to this chapter, or participating in a judicial proceeding resulting therefrom, shall, in so doing, be immune from any civil liability that otherwise might be incurred or imposed. (Acts 1981, No. 81-813, p. 1452, §12.)
Section 30-6-13 Construction of chapter. “The provisions of this chapter are supplemental and shall be construed in pari materia with other laws relating to domestic relations, domestic violence, and law enforcement; and provided, that those laws or parts of laws which are in direct conflict or inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. (Acts 1981, No. 81-813, […]
Section 30-6-2 Legislative intent. The Legislature recognizes that persons who are victims of domestic violence are in need of critical lifesaving services from specialized facilities that possess relevant expertise to assist such persons. It is the intent of the Legislature to assist in the development of certified domestic violence centers and the creation of appropriate […]
Section 30-6-3 Duties of office; exemptions. (a) The director shall perform or delegate all of the following duties: (1) Operate the domestic violence program and, in collaboration with ACADV or other qualified entity, coordinate and administer statewide activities related to the prevention of domestic violence. (2) Have the right to enter and inspect the premises […]
Section 30-6-4 Duties of ACADV. The ACADV, or other qualified entity, shall do all of the following: (1) Recommend minimum certification qualifications and administrative standards to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of domestic violence victims and their children to the director. (2) Assist the director in the evaluation of certified domestic violence centers in […]
Section 30-6-5 Report. (a) Each domestic violence center shall provide to the director information relating to the number of persons who receive services from local domestic violence programs or certified domestic violence centers and any other information that is required to be reported for eligibility to receive federal grant funding or other funding. (b) The […]
Section 30-6-6 Establishment and funding of facilities. (a) In order to be certified, each domestic violence center shall do all of the following: (1) Provide a facility that shall serve as a center to receive and house persons who are victims of domestic violence. For the purpose of this chapter, minor children and other dependents […]
Section 30-6-7 Limitations on appropriation and expenditure of funds. (a) The Department of Economic and Community Affairs may pay the administrative costs necessary to fulfill the requirements of this chapter from the Domestic Violence Trust Fund; provided, however, the department may not expend, on an annual basis, more than eight percent of the total available […]
Section 30-6-8 Disclosure of information. Information identifying individuals or facilities received by the office, the circuit, any district attorney or his or her employees, the director, or by authorized persons employed by or volunteering services to a domestic violence center, through files, reports, inspection, or otherwise, is confidential and exempt from Section 36-12-40. Information about […]
Section 30-6-9 Law enforcement officer to advise person of available facility. Any law enforcement officer who investigates an alleged incident of domestic violence shall , at the time of the incident, assist the victim with obtaining transportation so that the victim may receive any necessary medical treatment which resulted from the alleged incident to which […]
