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.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 12-11-1 - Circuit Court in Every County.
Section 12-11-2 - State Divided Into Judicial Circuits; Enumeration of Circuits.
Section 12-11-3 - Circuit Court to Be Held in Each County at Courthouse, Etc.
Section 12-11-4 - When Courts Open.
Section 12-11-5 - Provision for Regular or Special Sessions of Court.
Section 12-11-6 - Notice of Special Sessions.
Section 12-11-7 - Witnesses and Process for Special Sessions.
Section 12-11-8 - "Session of Court" Defined.
Section 12-11-9 - Transfer of Cases - Between Circuit Court and District Court.
Section 12-11-10 - Transfer of Cases - Involuntary Juvenile Commitment Proceedings.
Section 12-11-11 - Transfer of Cases - Transfer to Another Court in Same County.