In this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) ABUSE. As defined in Section 30-5-2.
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 30-6-1

  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(2) ACADV. The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Incorporated.
(3) ADVOCATE. An employee or volunteer of a program for victims of domestic violence receiving funds under this chapter who has a primary function of rendering advice, counseling, or assistance to victims of domestic violence; who supervises the employees or volunteers of the program; or who administers the program.
(4) AGENCY. The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency.
(5) CLIENT. Any individual receiving services from a certified domestic violence center.
(6) DIRECTOR. The Director of the Department of Economic and Community Affairs.
(7) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Abuse as defined in subdivision (1).
(8) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER. An entity that provides services or shelter to domestic violence victims and their accompanying children and is a member of the ACADV or other qualified entity.
(9) OTHER QUALIFIED ENTITY. An entity designated by the director to fulfill the duties of the ACADV in the event the ACADV ceases operations or is otherwise ineligible to receive federal funds for domestic violence programs in this state.
(10) VICTIM. As defined in Section 30-5-2.

Terms not otherwise defined by this chapter shall have the meaning given to them by the Alabama Criminal Code, Title 13A, or other provisions of law, as the case may be.

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