Alabama § 26-1B-2 Definitions

Alabama Statutes

§ 26-1B-2 — Definitions

Alabama·Title 26 Infants and Incompetents·Ch. 1B Supported Decision-Making Agreements

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:

(1)SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING. The process of supporting and accommodating an adult in the decision-making process without impeding the self-determination of the adult. This term includes assistance in making, communicating, and effectuating life decisions.

(2)SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENT. A written agreement detailing decision-making supports and accommodations that an adult chooses to receive from one or more supporters.

(3)SUPPORTER. An individual at least 18 years of age who has voluntarily entered into a supported decision-making agreement with an adult and is designated as such in a supported decision-making agreement.

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For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1) SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING. The process of supporting and accommodating an adult in the decision-making process without impeding the self-determination of the adult. This term includes assistance in making, communicating, and effectuating life decisions.
(2) SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENT. A written agreement detailing decision-making supports and accommodations that an adult chooses to receive from one or more supporters.
(3) SUPPORTER. An individual at least 18 years of age who has voluntarily entered into a supported decision-making agreement with an adult and is designated as such in a supported decision-making agreement.

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