Ala. Admin. Code r. 257-X-5-.09

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 257-X-5-.09 - Decisions Of The Board

(1) Based upon the evidence presented at the administrative hearing, the Board action may do one or more of the following:

(a) Dismiss the complaint.

(b) Suspend the court reporter's license. A suspended license is subject to expiration during the suspension period and must still be renewed. Only a current license may be restored to the licensee at the end of the suspension period.

(c) Revoke the court reporter's license.

(2) The Board may levy a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation. Each incident, after Board notice of a violation of its rules and regulations or statute, may be considered as a separate violation.

(3) A majority of those members on the Board present and voting on any matter shall decide that matter before the Board.

(4) The decisions of the Board shall be in writing in the form of an order, which shall be made part of the record and include findings of fact and conclusions of law specifically stated. The Board's final order shall be rendered within thirty (30) days of the date of receipt by the Board of the hearing officer's recommended order. A copy of the Board's final order shall be mailed to the court reporter by certified mail, return receipt requested, with a copy of the order delivered to the court reporter's attorney by first class mail.

(5) he decisions of the Board shall be subject to public dissemination; i.e., mass emails, website, newsletter, newspapers, etc.

(6) Requests for reconsideration of decisions of the Board are to be filed with the Board office within ninety (90) days following the date of the Board's final order. Further appeal is then available in Circuit Court pursuant to the requirements of the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 257-X-5-.09

New Rule: Filed April 19, 2007; effective May 24, 2007.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVII, Issue No. 01, October 31, 2018, eff. 12/3/2018.

Author: Alabama Board of Court Reporting

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-8B-1 thru 34-8B-18.