Code of Alabama
Chapter 9 - Protection of Aged Adults or Adults With a Disability.
Section 38-9-10 - Reports by Physicians, etc., of Physical Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation - Penalty for Failure to Make Report.

Any physician or other practitioner of the healing arts who shall knowingly fail to make the report required by this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment for not more than six months or a fine of not more than $500.00.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 38 - Public Welfare.

Chapter 9 - Protection of Aged Adults or Adults With a Disability.

Section 38-9-1 - Short Title.

Section 38-9-2 - Definitions.

Section 38-9-3 - Legislative Findings and Intent.

Section 38-9-4 - Arrangements for Protective Services; Liability of Department for Protective Services; Services to Conform to Wishes of Person to Be Served; Duty of Department to Ascertain Persons in Need of Care and Protection.

Section 38-9-5 - Emergency Protective Services.

Section 38-9-6 - Protective Placement or Other Protective Services.

Section 38-9-7 - Violations; Penalties.

Section 38-9-8 - Reports by Physicians, etc., of Physical, Sexual, or Emotional Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation - Required; Contents; Investigation.

Section 38-9-9 - Reports by Physicians, etc., of Physical Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation - Immunity of Reporter From Civil and Criminal Liability.

Section 38-9-10 - Reports by Physicians, etc., of Physical Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation - Penalty for Failure to Make Report.

Section 38-9-11 - Exemption of Officers, Agents and Employees of Department From Civil Liability.