In this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) ABUSE. As defined in Section 30-5-2.
(2) ACADV. The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Incorporated.
(3) ADVOCATE. An employee or volunteer of a program for victims of domestic violence receiving funds under this chapter who has a primary function of rendering advice, counseling, or assistance to victims of domestic violence; who supervises the employees or volunteers of the program; or who administers the program.
(4) AGENCY. The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency.
(5) CLIENT. Any individual receiving services from a certified domestic violence center.
(6) DIRECTOR. The Director of the Department of Economic and Community Affairs.
(7) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Abuse as defined in subdivision (1).
(8) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER. An entity that provides services or shelter to domestic violence victims and their accompanying children and is a member of the ACADV or other qualified entity.
(9) OTHER QUALIFIED ENTITY. An entity designated by the director to fulfill the duties of the ACADV in the event the ACADV ceases operations or is otherwise ineligible to receive federal funds for domestic violence programs in this state.
(10) VICTIM. As defined in Section 30-5-2.
Terms not otherwise defined by this chapter shall have the meaning given to them by the Alabama Criminal Code, Title 13A, or other provisions of law, as the case may be.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.
Chapter 6 - Domestic Violence Facilities.
Section 30-6-2 - Legislative Intent.
Section 30-6-3 - Duties of Office; Exemptions.
Section 30-6-4 - Duties of Acadv.
Section 30-6-6 - Establishment and Funding of Facilities.
Section 30-6-7 - Limitations on Appropriation and Expenditure of Funds.
Section 30-6-8 - Disclosure of Information.
Section 30-6-9 - Law Enforcement Officer to Advise Person of Available Facility.
Section 30-6-10 - Rules and Regulations.
Section 30-6-11 - Disposition of Funds.