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AL Code § 34-8A-18 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8A - Counselors.|Section 34-8A-18 - Penalties; Review; Disciplinary Oversight of Licensees; Legal Counsel.

Section 34-8A-18Penalties; review; disciplinary oversight of licensees; legal counsel. (a) In addition to any other powers and functions which may be conferred upon it by law, the board may issue an order assessing a civil penalty not less than five hundred dollars ($500) and not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) against any person who holds himself or herself out to the public as a licensed professional counselor or associate licensed counselor or who uses any title or description as prescribed in subdivisions (1) and (4) of Section 34-8A-2, or who shall engage in the private practice of counseling and does not then possess in full force and virtue a valid license to engage in private practice as a licensed professional counselor or associate licensed counselor under this chapter. (b) In determining the amount of any penalty, the board shall consider the seriousness of the violation, including any threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the public, the unlawful gain or economic benefit gained by the violation, the person's history of previous violations, and the person's efforts to mitigate and comply with this chapter. (c) Civil penalties assessed in an order under this section and not paid within 60 days from the effective date of the order may be recovered in a civil action brought by the board in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County or the county in which the defendant does business.  (d) Judicial review of an order entered by the board under this section shall be conducted in accordance with the pertinent provisions for the judicial review of contested cases as provided under the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act. (e) The board shall exercise its jurisdiction for disciplinary oversight of licensees during the period of their licensure. The board shall not accept voluntary surrender of a license on the part of a licensee to avoid possible disciplinary actions by the board. Securing inactive status of a license shall not negate jurisdiction of the board for a licensee's actions during any period of active licensure. If a former licensee or a licensee with inactive status is found to be in violation of the relevant state law or regulations, a public announcement of the decision of the board shall be proffered in a manner to be determined by the board. (f) The Attorney General shall be the attorney of the board, but the board may employ other counsel. (Acts 1979, No. 79-423, p. 649, §17; Act 2006-566, p. 1314, §1.)
AL Code § 34-8A-19 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8A - Counselors.|Section 34-8A-19 - Board's Quasi-Judicial Authority; Sole Licensing Authority.

Section 34-8A-19Board's quasi-judicial authority; sole licensing authority. The Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling shall have authority to administer oaths, to summon witnesses, to issue subpoenas, and to take testimony in all matters relating to its duties. The board shall be the sole agency in this state empowered to certify concerning competence in the private practice of counseling, and the sole board empowered to license for the private practice of counseling. (Acts 1979, No. 79-423, p. 649, §17; Act 2006-566, p. 1314, §1.)
AL Code § 34-8A-20 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8A - Counselors.|Section 34-8A-20 - All Qualified Applicants Licensed; Signatures.

Section 34-8A-20All qualified applicants licensed; signatures. The Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling shall license to engage in private practice all persons who shall present satisfactory evidence of attainments and qualifications under provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the board. Such licensure shall be signed by the Chairman of the Board of Examiners in Counseling under the board's adopted seal. (Acts 1979, No. 79-423, p. 649, §17.)
AL Code § 34-8A-21 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8A - Counselors.|Section 34-8A-21 - Privileged Communications and Confidential Relations Between Practitioner and Client.

Section 34-8A-21Privileged communications and confidential relations between practitioner and client. For the purpose of this chapter, the confidential relations and communications between licensed professional counselor or certified counselor associate and client are placed upon the same basis as those provided by law between attorney and client, and nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require any such privileged communication to be disclosed. (Acts 1979, No. 79-423, p. 649, §18.)
AL Code § 34-8A-22 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8A - Counselors.|Section 34-8A-22 - Code of Ethics.

Section 34-8A-22Code of ethics. The Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling shall adopt a code of ethics to govern appropriate practice or behavior as referred to in Section 34-8A-16 and Section 34-8A-17 and shall file such code with the Secretary of State within 30 days prior to effective date of such code. (Acts 1979, No. 79-423, p. 649, §19.)
AL Code § 34-8A-23 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8A - Counselors.|Section 34-8A-23 - Waiver of Requirement for Prior Practitioners.

Section 34-8A-23Waiver of requirement for prior practitioners. For a period of one year from July 25, 1983, the board shall waive the requirements of subdivisions (5) and (6) of Section 34-8A-7, and shall grant the appropriate license upon payment of the required fee to any person submitting an application for licensure and proof of practice to the board who is qualified by experience to practice counseling, and who was engaged in such private practice of counseling as of July 18, 1979, in Alabama. Proof of private practice shall be verified by a valid business license in force on or before July 18, 1979, and financial documents which clearly indicate that a fee, monetary or otherwise, was charged for counseling services rendered. The Board of Examiners in Counseling shall be required to provide at least one legal notice of these provisions in the daily newspapers of this state. (Acts 1979, No. 79-423, p. 649, §22; Acts 1983, No. 83-591, p. 924, §1.)
AL Code § 34-8A-24 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8A - Counselors.|Section 34-8A-24 - Liability.

Section 34-8A-24Liability.  There shall be no monetary liability on the part of, and no cause of action shall arise against a licensed professional counselor or associate licensed counselor in failing to warn of and protect from a client who has communicated to the licensed professional counselor or associate licensed counselor a serious threat of physical violence against a reasonably identifiable victim or victims. If there is a duty to warn and protect under the limited circumstances specified above, the duty shall be discharged by the licensed professional counselor or associate licensed counselor making reasonable efforts to communicate the threat to the victim or victims and to a law enforcement agency. No monetary liability and no cause of action may arise against a licensed professional counselor or associate licensed counselor who breaches confidentiality or privileged communication in the discharge of their duty as specified in this chapter. (Act 2000-810, p. 1925, §2.)
AL Code § 34-8B-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8B - Court Reporters.|Section 34-8B-1 - Legislative Findings.

Section 34-8B-1Legislative findings. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that it is the policy of the state to promote the skill, art, and practice of court reporting in order to assure that court reporters possess the necessary skills and qualifications and that a board be established to prescribe the qualifications of court reporters and to issue licenses to persons who demonstrate their ability and fitness for the licenses. This chapter is intended to establish and maintain a standard of competency for individuals engaged in the practice of court reporting and for the protection of the public, in general, and for the litigants whose rights to personal freedom and property are affected by the competency of court reporters. The examination, licensing, and supervision of the conduct and proficiency of court reporters are integrally related to the effective, impartial, and prompt operation of the judicial system of the State of Alabama. (Act 2006-200, p. 289, §1.)
AL Code § 34-8B-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8B - Court Reporters.|Section 34-8B-2 - Definitions.

Section 34-8B-2Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ACRA. The Alabama Court Reporters Association. (2) BOARD. The Alabama Board of Court Reporting. (3) CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER (C.C.R.). Any person licensed pursuant to this chapter to practice verbatim reporting. (4) CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPORTER (C.S.R.). A designation of certification given by the Alabama Court Reporters Association for its certified members. (5) COURT REPORTER. Any person who is engaged in the practice of court reporting as a profession, including persons who actually report judicial proceedings in courts and persons who make verbatim records. (6) COURT REPORTING. The making of a verbatim record by means of manual shorthand, machine shorthand, closed microphone voice dictation silencer, or by other means of personal verbatim reporting of any testimony given under oath before, or for submission to, any court, referee, or court examiner or by any board, commission, or other body, or in any other proceeding where a verbatim record is required. The taking of a deposition is the making of a verbatim record. (7) CVR. Certified verbatim reporter.  (8) FISCAL YEAR. October 1 through September 30. (9) FUND. The Alabama Board of Court Reporting Fund. (10) NCRA. The National Court Reporters Association. (11) NVRA. The National Verbatim Reporters Association. (12) RPR. Registered professional reporter. (13) SECRETARY. A person selected by the board to serve as secretary of the board. (Act 2006-200, p. 289, §2.)
AL Code § 34-8B-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8B - Court Reporters.|Section 34-8B-3 - License Required.

Section 34-8B-3License required. No person, except as otherwise provided by law, shall practice or attempt to practice court reporting in this state or hold himself or herself out as a court reporter unless the person is a licensed court reporter. (Act 2006-200, p. 289, §3.)
AL Code § 34-8B-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8B - Court Reporters.|Section 34-8B-5 - Alabama Board of Court Reporting - Duties.

Section 34-8B-5Alabama Board of Court Reporting - Duties. The board shall have all of the following duties and responsibilities: (1) Act on matters concerning competency licensure only and the process of granting, suspending, reinstating, and revoking a license. (2) Establish a procedure for the investigation of complaints against licensed court reporters and for the conduct of hearings in which complaints are heard. (3) Set a fee schedule for granting licenses and renewals of licenses subject to the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act. (4) Maintain a current register of licensed court reporters and a current register of temporarily licensed court reporters. Registers shall be matters of public record. (5) Maintain a complete record of all proceedings of the board. (6) Adopt continuing education requirements no later than October 1, 2007. Requirements shall be implemented no later than January 1, 2008, and shall include all courses approved by the Alabama State Bar for continuing legal education. (7) Determine the content of and administer examinations to be given to applicants for licensure as certified court reporters and issue numbered licenses to applicants found qualified. (8) Maintain records of its proceedings and a register of all persons licensed by the board which shall be a public record and open to inspection. (Act 2006-200, p. 289, §5; Act 2010-554, p. 1120, §3; Act 2012-493, p. 1438, §1.)
AL Code § 34-8B-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8B - Court Reporters.|Section 34-8B-6 - Complaints; Hearing; Penalties; Appeal.

Section 34-8B-6Complaints; hearing; penalties; appeal.  (a) All complaints shall be in writing, signed by the person making the complaint, and addressed to the chair of the board. All complaints shall contain the name and address of the person against whom the complaint is brought and a description of the conduct giving rise to the complaint. Complaints shall be submitted within 90 days of such conduct and a copy shall be provided to the licensed court reporter within five business days of receipt by the board. The copy shall be sent by certified mail or by such other means of delivery to ensure that the licensed court reporter charged in the complaint shall receive actual notice. After investigation of the charges, the board shall conduct a hearing at which time it may dismiss the charges, may impose a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), or may revoke or suspend the license of the licensee. (b) The licensee may appeal a decision of the board imposing an administrative fine or revoking or suspending a license by submitting a request to the board for reconsideration within 90 days following the decision of the board. If no resolution is achieved, further appeals shall be submitted to the circuit court in the jurisdiction of the residence of the licensee. Any licensee whose application for licensure or for renewal of licensure was denied, or whose license was revoked, may reapply after 12 months have elapsed. The board may then reissue a license or rescind any disciplinary action if a majority of the members vote in favor of the action. (Act 2006-200, p. 289, §6.)
AL Code § 34-8B-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8B - Court Reporters.|Section 34-8B-7 - Promulgation of Rules.

Section 34-8B-7Promulgation of rules. The board shall promulgate rules necessary to implement and administer this chapter. The rules shall be adopted pursuant to the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act. The rules shall be published in the standards of professional practice and made available to all licensees. (Act 2006-200, p. 289, §7.)
AL Code § 34-8B-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8B - Court Reporters.|Section 34-8B-8 - Violations; Penalties.

Section 34-8B-8Violations; penalties. After January 1, 2007, any person who undertakes or attempts to undertake the practice of court reporting for remuneration without first having procured a license, or who knowingly presents or files false information with the board for the purpose of obtaining a license or who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. A person who is not licensed may not bring or maintain an action to recover fees for court reporting services that he or she performed in violation of this chapter. Whenever it appears to the board that any court reporter has violated this chapter, the board may, in its own name, petition the circuit court of the county in which the violation occurred to enjoin the violation.  (Act 2006-200, p. 289, §8; Act 2010-554, p. 1120, §3.)
AL Code § 34-8B-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8B - Court Reporters.|Section 34-8B-9 - Recovery by Board of Damages; Liability of Board Members.

Section 34-8B-9Recovery by board of damages; liability of board members. (a) The board may sue and be sued in its own name to recover actual or compensatory damages, including interest and court costs, sustained as the result of disciplinary action taken against any licensee or any other person who violates this chapter or rules promulgated hereunder. (b) All members of the board shall be immune from civil liability while acting within the scope of their duties as board members. (Act 2006-200, p. 289, §9; Act 2010-554, p. 1120, §3.)
AL Code § 34-8B-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8B - Court Reporters.|Section 34-8B-10 - Examinations and Testing; Unauthorized Use of License Number.

Section 34-8B-10Examinations and testing; unauthorized use of license number. (a) To be licensed as a court reporter, an applicant shall be a United States citizen or, if not a citizen of the United States, a person who is legally present in the United States with appropriate documentation from the federal government, and shall pass the Written Knowledge Examination administered by the board, ACRA, NCRA, or NVRA, and shall pass an Alabama skills examination or provide documentation of having passed the NCRA Registered Professional Reporter Examination or NVRA CVR Examination. The board shall examine or establish, or both, examination and testing procedures to enable the board to ascertain the competency of applicants for licensure. Each such skills examination shall be given at least twice each calendar year. Applications for licensure shall be signed and sworn by the applicants and submitted on forms furnished by the board. An applicant who furnishes the board with satisfactory proof of graduation from a court reporting program or its equivalent shall, upon payment of a reasonable fee in an amount determined by the board, be examined by the board. All applicants who are found qualified to engage in the practice of court reporting pursuant to this chapter shall be issued a license as a certified court reporter and an identifying number. The license shall be valid until September 30th of the year of its issuance. (b) No certified court reporter may authorize the use of his or her license number on any transcript not produced through his or her personal effort or supervision, or both. Violation of this subsection may be grounds for license suspension or revocation. (c) The board shall approve at least two reporter examinations each year and may hold such additional examinations as are necessary. The secretary shall give public notice of the time and place of each examination at least 120 days prior to the date set for the examination. Any person desiring to take the examination shall file his or her application with the board at least 30 days prior to the date of the examination. The preparation, administration, and grading of the examination shall be governed by the rules prescribed by the board, but the board may engage ACRA to conduct the examination under the supervision of the board. Upon determining the results of the examination, the board shall notify each applicant as to whether the applicant has passed the examination. Notification shall be by written notice mailed to the applicant by certified mail to the applicant's address as indicated on the application. (Act 2006-200, p. 289, §10; Act 2008-131, p. 189, §3; Act 2012-493, p. 1438, §1.)
AL Code § 34-8B-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8B - Court Reporters.|Section 34-8B-11 - Reciprocity Agreements; Nonresidential Licenses; Fees.

Section 34-8B-11Reciprocity agreements; nonresidential licenses; fees. (a) The board shall enter into reciprocal agreements with any state, agency, or other entity that licenses, certifies, or registers court reporters (NCRA or NVRA, or both) if the board finds that the state, agency, or other entity has substantially the same or more stringent requirements than the board. (b) The reciprocity agreement shall provide that the board shall license a person who is currently licensed, certified, or registered in another state or by another agency or other entity if that state, agency, or other entity agrees to license, certify, or register any licensees licensed pursuant to this chapter. (c) Nonresident court reporters desiring to make a verbatim record of any testimony of a proceeding, the jurisdiction of which is within the courts of Alabama or where appeal to any court of Alabama is allowable by law, shall make annual application for a nonresident license. The applicant shall make application on the same forms as required of other applicants, shall pay a fee in an amount determined by the board, and shall present proof that the applicant is a competent licensed court reporter in another state. The board shall issue a nonresident license upon the finding that the applicant is a competent licensed court reporter in another state. The license shall be valid for a period not to exceed one year from the date of issuance. A nonresident court reporter shall reapply for licensure annually. An annual fee in an amount determined by the board shall be required. (d) The board shall establish the fees appropriate in processing reciprocal licensing. (Act 2006-200, p. 289, §11.)
AL Code § 34-8B-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8B - Court Reporters.|Section 34-8B-12 - Licensing Fees.

Section 34-8B-12Licensing fees. The annual fees for licensure pursuant to this chapter shall be established by the board and shall cover a 12-month period beginning October 1 of each year. All fees collected by the board shall be paid into the State Treasury to the credit of the Board of Court Reporting Fund which is hereby created. Moneys in the fund shall be subject to withdrawal only upon warrant of the state Comptroller to be issued upon certification of the secretary. Any funds remaining in the fund at the end of each fiscal year in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000), shall be available to the board to provide for the education and training of court reporters. At all times the board shall retain a sum not in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000), to meet any emergency which may affect the efficient operation of the board. No funds shall be withdrawn or expended except as budgeted and allocated pursuant to this chapter and only in amounts as stipulated in the general appropriations bill or other appropriations bills. (Act 2006-200, p. 289, §12.)
AL Code § 34-8B-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8B - Court Reporters.|Section 34-8B-13 - Renewal of Licenses.

Section 34-8B-13Renewal of licenses. Each person licensed pursuant to this chapter shall apply for renewal of his or her license pursuant to dates established by the board. A renewal fee in an amount determined by the board shall be paid and thereupon the board shall issue a numbered license establishing that the holder is entitled to practice court reporting for the period determined by the board. The board shall require specific continuing education as a condition for license renewal. The board may provide for the late renewal of a license which has lapsed and may require the payment of a late fee or an examination, or both, prior to issuing a renewal license. Licensees shall notify the board in writing of any change of address within 30 days of the change. (Act 2006-200, p. 289, §13.)