Alabama § 22-8-1 - Persons Physically or Mentally Unable to Consent.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 22-8-1 — Persons Physically or Mentally Unable to Consent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-8-1. Persons Physically or Mentally Unable to Consent.
No consent shall be required for a licensed physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant to provide any legally authorized medical or mental health services to a person when the person is either physically unable to consent or mentally unable to consent and who, but for the mental or physical disability, would be able to consent; provided, that two or more licensed physicians, psychiatrists, or psychologists, or one licensed physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist and one or more nurse practitioners or physician assistants, after having consultation, have signed a written statement finding, in their judgment, that the medical services are necessary and that a delay in treatment would increase the risk to the person’s life or health.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 22-8-1
What does Code of Alabama § 22-8-1 cover?
Section 22-8-1 ("Persons Physically or Mentally Unable to Consent.") 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 § 22-8-1?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 22-8-1" (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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How does Alabama § 22-8-1 apply to my situation?
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