Ala. Code § 45-55-171.20: Definitions.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 45 Local Laws.
- Chapter 55 Pike County.
- Article 17 Health and Environment.
- Part 2 Health.
- Subpart 2 Emergency Protective Custody for Mental Illness.
For the purposes of this subpart, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1) D ESIGNATED LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY . A law enforcement agency within Pike County that is authorized by the sheriff to exercise the authority described in this subpart.
(2) L AW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER . Any state, county, or municipal officer certified by the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commis sion.
(3) R EGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER . An organization created pursuant to Chapter 51, Title 22.
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