Any person who shall knowingly fail to make the report required by this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a sentence of not more than six months' imprisonment or a fine of not more than $500.00.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.
Chapter 14 - Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect.
Section 26-14-1 - Definitions.
Section 26-14-2 - Purpose of Chapter.
Section 26-14-3 - Mandatory Reporting.
Section 26-14-4 - Permissive Reporting.
Section 26-14-5 - Contents of Reports.
Section 26-14-6 - Temporary Protective Custody.
Section 26-14-6.1 - Duties and Responsibilities for Investigation of Reports.
Section 26-14-7 - Duties of Department of Human Resources.
Section 26-14-7.1 - Due Process Rights for Persons Under Investigation by Department.
Section 26-14-7.2 - Child Denied Medical Treatment Due to Parents' Religious Beliefs.
Section 26-14-8 - Statewide Central Registry.
Section 26-14-9 - Immunity From Liability for Actions Under Chapter.
Section 26-14-11 - Appointment of Attorney to Represent Child.
Section 26-14-12 - Establishment of Regulations by Department of Human Resources.
Section 26-14-13 - Penalty for Failure to Make Required Report.