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Request to Be Considered an Adult (By a Minor who is 18 years old) 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 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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