Alabama - Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect
Professions that must report
Health care professionals
Mental health professionals
Social work professionals
Education/child care professionals
Law enforcement professionals
Others
Any other person called upon to give aid or assistance to any child
Standard
Known or suspected
Privileged Communications
Attorney/client
WHO MUST REPORT
*Hospitals, clinics, sanitariums, doctors, physicians, surgeons, medical examiners, coroners, dentists, osteopaths, optometrists, chiropractors, podiatrists, nurses, school teachers, and officials;
*Peace officers, law enforcement officials, pharmacists, social workers, day-care workers or employees, mental health professionals;
*Any other person called upon to render aid or medical assistance to any child.
CIRCUMSTANCES
When the child is known or suspected to be a victim of child abuse or neglect.
PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS
Ala. Code § 26-14-10 (1992)
The doctrine of privileged communication, with the exception of the attorney-client privilege, shall not be a ground for excluding any evidence regarding a child's injuries or the case thereof in any judicial proceeding resulting from a report pursuant to this chapter.
