Bureau of Legal Services

Courtney Tarver, J. D., Director
Phone: (334) 242-3038

The Bureau of Legal Services represents the department in various lawsuits, plans legal strategies and protects the department’s interests in its efforts to provide mental illness, mental retardation and substance abuse services. Staff in the office are available to advise departmental staff on situations with legal implications, answer questions and develop appropriate responses to questions posed by the public, the news media and others.