Alabama Code § 22-54-1

Establishment Authorized; Facility to Be Under Jurisdiction of Department of Mental Health; Designation
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(a) The Alabama Department of Mental Health is hereby authorized to establish an institution for persons displaying evidence of mental illness or psychosocial disorders and requiring diagnostic services and treatment in a security setting. (b) The institution shall be under the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and shall be known as the Alabama Security Medical Facility.

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