Alabama § 38-9-3 - Legislative Findings and Intent.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 38-9-3 — Legislative Findings and Intent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-9-3. Legislative Findings and Intent.
The legislature recognizes that there are many adult citizens of the state who, because of the infirmities of age, disabilities or like incapacities, are in need of protective services. Such services should, to the maximum degree of feasibility, allow the individual the same rights as other citizens, and at the same time protect the individual from exploitation, neglect, abuse and degrading treatment. This chapter is designed to establish those services and assure their availability to all persons when in need of them, and to place the least possible restriction on personal liberty and exercise of constitutional rights consistent with due process and protection from abuse, exploitation and neglect.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 38-9-3
What does Code of Alabama § 38-9-3 cover?
Section 38-9-3 ("Legislative Findings and Intent.") 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 § 38-9-3?
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