State Laws And Let Grow Updates in Alabama
Let Grow is making a lasting impact across the entire United States. With the help of greater childhood awareness, volunteers and faithful donations, it is our goal to bring Let Grow programs to thousands of schools and neighborhoods across the country. Take a look at what’s happening in Alabama and how you can help.
State Laws And Policies
Criminal Law:
Alabama’s Criminal Code 13A-13-6 has an odd definition of child endangerment which prohibits children from engaging in a dangerous occupation if they are less than 16 years old. The same code very broadly prohibits children from engaging in conduct that is not “reasonably diligent” or that allows the child to become dependent. In effect, this Code provision treats anyone who meets the broad neglect definition as a potential criminal–an extremely expansive statement of criminal jurisdiction. Using concepts like “dependency” that have such an unlimited sweep is an overly broad approach to criminal culpability. In addition, Alabama Code prohibits leaving a child in a vehicle. (See Code section 13A-11-290, also called the Amiyah White Act).
Juvenile Court | Child Protective Services | Neglect Law:
Alabama Code § 26-14-1, §26-16-2 explicitly makes lack of supervision a type of neglect.
Disclaimer:
This webpage is not a legal document, and Let Grow does not take responsibility for the content. Be mindful that some localities have rules and guidelines even when the state does not. When in doubt, consult your local authorities to confirm the laws where you live. What’s more, laws change, as do judicial interpretations of them, and this list may not be updated immediately.
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Right now, most states’ neglect laws are incredibly open-ended. They say things like, “Parent must provide proper supervision.” We agree! But people have different ideas of what that entails. Select a state below to learn more about their laws, policies and how Let Grow is helping.