Chapter

Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect

Ala. Code § 26-14-1— Definitions.
Ala. Code § 26-14-2— Purpose of Chapter.
Ala. Code § 26-14-3— Mandatory Reporting. (Amended by Act 2026-375)
Ala. Code § 26-14-4— Permissive Reporting.
Ala. Code § 26-14-5— Contents of Reports.
Ala. Code § 26-14-6— Temporary Protective Custody.
Ala. Code § 26-14-6.1— Duties and Responsibilities for Investigation of Reports.
Ala. Code § 26-14-7— Duties of Department of Human Resources.
Ala. Code § 26-14-7.1— Due Process Rights for Persons Under Investigation by Department.
Ala. Code § 26-14-7.2— Child Denied Medical Treatment Due to Parents’ Religious Beliefs.
Ala. Code § 26-14-8— Statewide Central Registry.
Ala. Code § 26-14-9— Immunity from Liability for Actions Under Chapter.
Ala. Code § 26-14-10— Doctrine of Privileged Communications Not Grounds for Exclusion of Evidence as to Child’s Injuries.
Ala. Code § 26-14-11— Appointment of Attorney to Represent Child.
Ala. Code § 26-14-12— Establishment of Regulations by Department of Human Resources.
Ala. Code § 26-14-13— Penalty for Failure to Make Required Report.