{"data":{"id":"us-al/ala.-code-45-55-171.20","jurisdiction":"us-al","citation":"Ala. Code § 45-55-171.20","heading":"Definitions.","body":"For the purposes of this subpart, the following terms have the following meanings:\n(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.\n(2) L AW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER . Any state, county, or municipal officer certified by the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commis sion.\n(3) R EGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER . An organization created pursuant to Chapter 51, Title 22.","path":["Title 45 Local Laws.","Chapter 55 Pike County.","Article 17 Health and Environment.","Part 2 Health.","Subpart 2 Emergency Protective Custody for Mental Illness."],"source_url":"https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=45-55-171.20","current_through":"Act 2026-611","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T14:01:54Z","sha256":"31270281df34fbdd9932d9ed8bc2a3ccaf49666167a6af130f97a5aaa2385175","source_id":"us-al","stale":false,"prev":"us-al/ala.-code-45-55-171","next":"us-al/ala.-code-45-55-171.21"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}