When a report and recommended order is served on the parties, the due date for exceptions shall be twenty (20) days from the date of service shown on such report and recommended order. Exceptions shall be in writing and set forth specifically any alleged errors in fact or in law or any erroneous conclusions therefrom. Replies to such exceptions may be filed by any interested party within twenty (20) days from the filing of the exceptions. The Secretary or the presiding hearings examiner, at their discretion, may extend the due date for exceptions and replies to exceptions, provided the request for such an extension is made in accordance with Rule 820-1-2-.14 herein. The original and four (4) copies of all exceptions and replies shall be filed with the Secretary.
Author: Charles E. Grainger, Jr.
Ala. Admin. Code r. 820-1-2-.17
Statutory Authority: § 41-22-4, Code of Ala. (1975).