Ala. Code § 13A-6-85

Current through the 2024 Regular Session.

Section 13A-6-85 - Definitions

For the purposes of this article the following terms have the following meanings:

(1) CHILD. A person under 19 years of age or a protected person under 22 years of age, as defined in Section 15-25-1.

(2) CLERGY MEMBER. Any of the following in a position of trust or authority over the child: A duly ordained, licensed, or commissioned minister, pastor, priest, rabbi, or practitioner of any bona fide established church or religious organization or any person who regularly, as a vocation, devotes a substantial portion of his or her time and abilities to the service of his or her church or religious organization.

Ala. Code § 13A-6-85 (1975)

Added by Act 2024-189,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2024.