Alabama § 45-55-171.20 Definitions

Alabama Statutes

§ 45-55-171.20 — Definitions

Alabama § 45-55-171.20

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 45Local Laws

Ch. 55Pike County

Art. 17Health and Environment

Part 2Health

Subpart 2Emergency Protective Custody for Mental Illness

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Ala. Code § 45-55-171.20 (2026).

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

(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.

(2)L AW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER . Any state, county, or municipal officer certified by the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commis sion.

(3)R EGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER . An organization created pursuant to Chapter 51, Title 22.

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For the purposes of this subpart, the following terms have the following meanings:
(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.
(2)
L
AW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
.
Any state, county, or municipal officer certified by the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commis
sion.
(3)
R
EGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER
.
An organization created pursuant to Chapter 51, Title 22.