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Home » US Law » 2022 Code of Alabama » Title 38 - Public Welfare. » Chapter 9D - Elder Abuse Prevention Act.

Section 38-9D-1 – Short Title.

Section 38-9D-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Elder Abuse Prevention Act. (Act 2012-495, p. 1448, §1.)

Section 38-9D-2 – Definitions.

Section 38-9D-2 Definitions. 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 […]

Section 38-9D-3 – Alabama Interagency Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.

Section 38-9D-3 Alabama 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 […]

Section 38-9D-4 – Powers and Duties.

Section 38-9D-4 Powers 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 […]

Section 38-9D-6 – Implementation of Chapter.

Section 38-9D-6 Implementation 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.)