Any provider who abuses, exploits, or neglects a consumer in his or her care shall be subject to the civil and criminal remedies and penalties prescribed in Alabama law. All instances of abuse, exploitation, or neglect, as defined by Alabama law, shall be reported to appropriate licensing or investigative agencies, in a manner consistent with Alabama law.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.
Chapter 56 - Mental Health Consumers' Rights Act.
Section 22-56-1 - Short Title.
Section 22-56-2 - Definitions.
Section 22-56-3 - Legislative Declarations.
Section 22-56-5 - Department to Establish Official Standards for Certification.
Section 22-56-6 - Abuse, Exploitation, Neglect - Penalties; Reporting to Agencies.
Section 22-56-9 - Construction With Other Law.
Section 22-56-10 - No Reduction or Expansion of Rights Beyond Rights Guaranteed Other Persons.