No private entity including, but not limited to,private agencies, private groups, private corporations, partnerships, private associations, and individuals,shall establish, maintain, or operate any correctional, rehabilitation, orjuvenile detention facility in Pike County without prior approval by the countycommission.(Act 84–519, p. 1137, § 1.)
Alabama Legal Code
Section 45-55-232 - Private Detention Facilities
Source: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=45-55-232· Version 2026