Alabama Statutes
§ 13A-6-85 — Definitions
Alabama·Title 13A Criminal Code·Ch. 6 Offenses Involving Danger to the Person·Art. 4B Sexual Offenses by Clergy Members Involving a Child
For the purposes of this article the following terms have the following meanings:
(1)CHILD. A person under 19 years of age or a protected person under 22 years of age, as defined in Section 15-25-1.
(2)CLERGY MEMBER. Any of the following in a position of trust or authority over the child: A duly ordained, licensed, or commissioned minister, pastor, priest, rabbi, or practitioner of any bona fide established church or religious organization or any person who regularly, as a vocation, devotes a substantial portion of his or her time and abilities to the service of his or her church or religious organization.
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Legislative History
(Act 2024-189, §1.)
Nearby Sections
15
§ 13A-1-1
Short Title§ 13A-1-11
Effective Date§ 13A-1-2
Definitions§ 13A-1-3
General Purposes of Title§ 13A-1-6
General Rule of Construction§ 13A-1-8
Procedural Matters; Civil Liabilities Not Affected by Title; Prosecution When More Than One Offense§ 13A-1-9
Lesser Included Offenses§ 13A-10-1
Definitions§ 13A-10-10
Impersonating Public Servant§ 13A-10-100
Definitions§ 13A-10-101
Perjury in the First Degree§ 13A-10-102
Perjury in the Second Degree