(a) If at the final hearing on a petition seeking to involuntarily commit a respondent, the judge of probate finds, based on clear and convincing evidence, that the respondent meets the criteria for involuntary commitment, an order shall be entered for either of the following:

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Terms Used In Alabama Code 22-52-10.1

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Probate: Proving a will
(1) Outpatient treatment.
(2) Inpatient treatment.
(b) The least restrictive alternative necessary and available for the treatment of the respondent’s mental illness shall be ordered.
(c) The petition for involuntary commitment shall be dismissed if the criteria for commitment is not proved.
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