Ala. Code § 26-21-8 (1975) Confidentiality of Records and Information Involving Court Proceedings; Statistical Records; Penalty For Disclosure; Reports to Bureau of Vital Statistics

• Library: Alabama Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions.
• Year: 2023
• Citation: Ala. Code § 26-21-8 (1975)

(a) Records and information involving court proceedings conducted pursuant to Section 26-21-4 shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed other than to the minor, her attorney, and necessary court personnel. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit the keeping of statistical records and information as long as the anonymity of the minor is in no way compromised.

(b) Any person who shall disclose any records or information made confidential pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.

(c) Provided, however, any person who performs abortions, or his or her agent, shall furnish to the Bureau of Vital Statistics, on confidential forms furnished by the bureau, the following: