Nothing in this article shall be construed to permit a victim counselor to administer or prescribe drugs in any form, or in any manner to engage in the practice of medicine as defined by the laws of this state or to engage in any act or to perform any service which act or service requires a license as described in Chapters 8A, 21, 24, 26, or 30 of Title 34, unless such victim counselor is duly licensed by the appropriate licensing agency. Nothing in this article shall be construed to enlarge or expand the scope of practice of any of the licensed professions or occupations enumerated above by virtue of an individual being designated as or holding the position of victim counselor.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Chapter 23 - Alabama Crime Victims.
Article 2 - Crime Counselor Confidentiality.
Section 15-23-40 - Short Title.
Section 15-23-41 - Definitions.
Section 15-23-42 - Confidentiality of Communications With Victim Counselor.
Section 15-23-43 - Waiver of Protection; Exception for Suit Against Counselor by Victim.
Section 15-23-44 - Other Testimonial Privilege Not Limited by Provisions.
Section 15-23-45 - Victim Counselors Not Relieved of Duty to Report Certain Crimes.