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The Alabama Board of Nursing Disciplinary Hearing:

 If an agreement cannot be reached, the Board of Nursing will issue a formal complaint and notify the nurse that a hearing has been set. It is important at this stage to retain an attorney, if you have not already done so. You have the right to represent yourself at the hearing, but I do not recommend it. The hearing is an adversarial by nature and you need legal counsel to protect your rights. The hearing usually is held at the Alabama Board of Nursing which is located in the RSA Plaza in downtown Montgomery. The hearing usually takes place in a large conference room at the Board of Nursing. Usually several hearings are held on the same day. An Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) who is usually a local attorney in Montgomery presides over the hearing. The hearing begins by having the formal complaint read. Then the Alabama Board of Nursing presents it case through it's Attorneys. They usually have the person who made the complaint testify then call witnesses. You may through your attorney or own your on cross-examine the Board's Witnesses. After the Board of Nursing presents it's case, the nurse can then presents their case by introducing their evidence and calling witnesses. Afterwards, both sides present a summation of the parties (closing argument) then the AOJ consider the evidence and makes a ruling and submits findings to the Board of Nursing. If the nurse does not agree with the decision, they may file an appeal with Circuit Court in Montgomery.


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