Ala. Code § 22-54-1: Establishment Authorized; Facility to Be Under Jurisdiction of Department of Mental Health; Designation.

(a) The Alabama Department of Mental Health is hereby authorized to establish an institution for persons displaying evidence of mental illness or psychosocial disorders and requiring diagnostic services and treatment in a security setting.

(b) The institution shall be under the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and shall be known as the Alabama Security Medical Facility.