The juvenile court committing any minor or child to the custody of the department shall retain jurisdiction over the minor or child so long as the minor or child is in the custody of the department regarding the original commitment.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 15 - Juvenile Proceedings.
Article 4 - Involuntary Commitment of Minors or Children.
Section 12-15-401 - Definitions.
Section 12-15-402 - Authority and Procedure.
Section 12-15-403 - Review of the Petition by the Juvenile Court.
Section 12-15-404 - Service of the Petition.
Section 12-15-405 - Notice of Hearing; Appointment of Counsel for the Minor or Child.
Section 12-15-406 - Determination of Placement of the Minor or Child.
Section 12-15-407 - Probable Cause Hearings for Temporary Confinement of the Minor or Child.
Section 12-15-408 - Conducting Hearings to Commit the Minor or Child.
Section 12-15-409 - Role of Attorney as Advocate; Designation of Facilities.
Section 12-15-411 - Discharge of the Minor or Child From Custody of the Department.
Section 12-15-412 - Retention of Jurisdiction.
Section 12-15-413 - Combining Probable Cause and Final Hearings.