This chapter shall be liberally construed and applied to promote all of the following purposes:
(1) To maximize protection of victims of elder abuse.
(2) To create a flexible and expeditious method of obtaining a protection order against an individual who has committed elder abuse.
(3) To expand the ability of law enforcement officers to assist victims, to enforce the law effectively in cases of elder abuse, and to prevent further incidents of abuse.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 9F - Elder Abuse Protection Order and Enforcement Act
Section 38-9F-1 - Short Title.
Section 38-9F-2 - Construction and Application; Purposes.
Section 38-9F-3 - Definitions.
Section 38-9F-4 - Issuance of Elder Abuse Protection Orders.
Section 38-9F-5 - Relief; Remedies; Full Faith and Credit.
Section 38-9F-6 - Sworn Petition for Relief on Behalf of Elderly Person.
Section 38-9F-7 - Hearing; Temporary Ex Parte Protection Orders.
Section 38-9F-8 - Ex Parte Relief.
Section 38-9F-9 - Parties to Be Issued Copies of Elder Abuse Protection Order; Form of Orders.
Section 38-9F-10 - Violations.