If a circuit judge enters an order for involuntary commitment pursuant to Section 15-16-20, or any other provision of law, he or she shall immediately report the order to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, in a manner prescribed by the agency, for entry into the state firearms prohibited person database and the National Instant Criminal Background Check (NICS) system.
Ala. Code § 15-16-44
Order for Involuntary Commitment Entered by Circuit Judge; Reporting Requirements.
(Act 2023-472, §2.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.