Alabama § 22-8-10 Authorization of Medical Treatment for Mental Health Services of Certain Minors by Parent or Legal Guardian

Alabama Statutes

§ 22-8-10 — Authorization of Medical Treatment for Mental Health Services of Certain Minors by Parent or Legal Guardian

Alabama § 22-8-10

Title 22Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control

Ch. 8Consent for Health Services

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Ala. Code § 22-8-10 (2026).

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The parent or legal guardian of a minor who is at least 16 years of age and under 19 years of age may authorize medical treatment for any mental health services even if the minor has expressly refused such treatment services if the parent or legal guardian and a mental health professional determine that clinical intervention is necessary and appropriate. Access to the mental health records of the minor will follow the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Public Law 104-191.

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The parent or legal guardian of a minor who is at least 16 years of age and under 19 years of age may authorize medical treatment for any mental health services even if the minor has expressly refused such treatment services if the parent or legal guardian and a mental health professional determine that clinical intervention is necessary and appropriate. Access to the mental health records of the minor will follow the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Public Law 104-191.