Ala. Admin. Code r. 625-X-11-.01

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024

Section 625-X-11-.01 - Administrative Hearings

(1)Conduct of Hearing.

(a) Hearing Examiner. The Board may, in its discretion, appoint some person to act as hearing examiner at disciplinary hearings. In the event a hearing examiner is appointed, he/she shall preside at the hearing and shall rule on all questions of evidence and procedure notwithstanding any other provisions of these rules to the contrary, with the exception of any pre-hearing motions which may be filed.

(b) Plea. The respondent shall plea either "guilty" or "not guilty" to the charges set forth in the complaint.

(c) Opening Statement. Each side shall be permitted to make a short opening statement.

(d) The state shall present its evidence followed by the respondent, followed by rebuttal by the state. Each witness called may be examined in the following manner:

1. Direct examination

2. Cross examination

3. Examination by Board

4. Re-direct examination

5. Re-cross examination

6. Re-examination by Board

(e) Closing Argument. Each side shall be permitted to make a short closing statement summarizing the evidence presented and urging the application of relevant law to the evidence presented.

(f) The Board may request one or both sides to prepare within 7 days for the Board's consideration a proposed order of the Board including findings of fact, official notice and conclusion of law. Underlying facts of record which support findings shall be cited.

(g) Order. The Board shall issue an order within 30 days of the date of the final hearing, which shall include findings of fact, official notice taken, and conclusions of law, stated separately. Respondent shall be delivered a copy of the order by certified mail return receipt requested, and a copy shall be mailed first class to each attorney of record.

(2)Evidence. Evidence shall be admitted in accordance with the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, Section 13. The probable cause note and any attachments thereto shall be admitted into evidence as a portion of the complaint without further authentication.

(3)Emergencies. The Board may in an emergency situation, when danger to the public health, safety and welfare requires, suspend a license without hearing or with an abbreviated hearing in accordance with the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.

(4)Other. The hearing shall otherwise be conducted in compliance with the provisions of the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.

Author: Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 625-X-11-.01

Filed January 7, 1992.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-39-7, 34-39-16.