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Request to Be Considered an Adult (By a Minor who is 18 years old) This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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PS-16

This form asks the court to declare an 18-year old an adult. The 18-year old minor must live in the county where the form is filed with the court.

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By: Alabama State Bar

Request to Send a Child or Minor to the Department of Mental Health This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

PS-14

This form asks the court to send a person under the age of 19 to the Alabama Department of Mental Health.

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By: Alabama State Bar


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