Except as provided in Chapter 15 of this title, involuntary commitment proceedings, primarily cognizable before the probate courts, may be transferred to the circuit court for adjudication on motion of a party to the proceeding in probate court, according to rules governing transfer of these proceedings. Probate court offices shall maintain records of all commitment proceedings.
Ala. Code § 12-11-10
Transfer of Cases - Involuntary Juvenile Commitment Proceedings.
(Acts 1975, No. 1205, p. 2384, §2-107.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.