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Alabama · Through Act 2026-611

Ala. Code § 45-55-171.20: Definitions.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 45 Local Laws.
  2. Chapter 55 Pike County.
  3. Article 17 Health and Environment.
  4. Part 2 Health.
  5. 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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