The state youth services director shall be authorized, subject to the provisions of the state merit system law, to appoint legal counsel for the department. Such counsel shall be commissioned as assistant attorney generals; except, that they shall devote their entire time to the business of the department. Salaries for such counsel will be paid by the department.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 1 - Department of Youth Services and Youth Services Board.
Article 2 - Department of Youth Services.
Section 44-1-20 - Created; Composition and Principal Offices.
Section 44-1-21 - State Youth Services Director.
Section 44-1-22 - Employees of Department.
Section 44-1-23 - Legal Counsel.
Section 44-1-24 - Powers and Duties of Department Generally.
Section 44-1-25 - Development of Department Program.
Section 44-1-28 - Subsidies for Youth Detention Facilities.
Section 44-1-29 - Competitive Bids; Conflicts of Interest.
Section 44-1-30 - Study and Evaluation of Youth in Custody of Department.
Section 44-1-31 - Guardianship of Youth in Custody of Department.
Section 44-1-32 - Determination of Social Service Plan.
Section 44-1-33 - Authorization of Medical, Psychiatric, Surgical and Dental Treatment.
Section 44-1-34 - Review of Committed Youth.
Section 44-1-35 - Petition for Examination or Review by Director or Court.
Section 44-1-37 - Clothing, Money and Transportation to Be Furnished Upon Release.
Section 44-1-38 - Records of Examinations, Etc.
Section 44-1-39 - Restrictions on Release or Use of Records.