Alabama Statutes

§ 22-54-1 — Establishment Authorized; Facility to Be Under Jurisdiction of Department of Mental Health; Designation

Alabama § 22-54-1
JurisdictionAlabama
Title 22Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control
Ch. 54Alabama Security Medical Facility

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Bluebook
Ala. Code § 22-54-1 (2026).

Text

(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.

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Legislative History

(Acts 1975, No. 1220, p. 2545, §1.)

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