The probable cause hearing provided in Section 12-15-407 and the final hearing provided in Section 12-15-408 may be consolidated with the consent of all the parties.
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.