Alabama § 15-16-44 - Order for Involuntary Commitment Entered by Circuit Judge; Reporting Requirements.

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§ 15-16-44. Order for Involuntary Commitment Entered by Circuit Judge; Reporting Requirements.

If a circuit judge enters an order for involuntary commitment pursuant to Section 15-16-20, or any other provision of law, he or she shall immediately report the order to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, in a manner prescribed by the agency, for entry into the state firearms prohibited person database and the National Instant Criminal Background Check (NICS) system.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 15-16-44

What does Code of Alabama § 15-16-44 cover?

Section 15-16-44 ("Order for Involuntary Commitment Entered by Circuit Judge; Reporting Requirements.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Alabama § 15-16-44?

A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 15-16-44" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Alabama law?

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