Code of Alabama
Article 9
Section 29-2-158 - Application and Notice.

(a) Any individual who meets the eligibility criteria established in this article and desires compensation shall submit such application to the Division of Risk Management which shall immediately provide notice to the members of the committee.
(b) An application for compensation must include a full statement of the facts upon which the claim is based, which shall be verified by the Division of Risk Management in the manner provided for verifying complaints in civil actions, and may be supported by affidavits substantiating such claim. If the Division of Risk Management verifies that an individual is eligible for compensation under this article, notification of that fact shall be made to the committee within 10 days of such verification. The committee shall within 90 days of such notification meet to certify the award. If after receiving verification of eligibility from the Division of Risk Management an eligible applicant seeks additional compensation over that amount designated in subsection (a) of Section 29-2-159 the committee shall fix a time and a place for a hearing, and shall mail notice to the applicant, and shall notify the Attorney General and the appropriate district attorney, at least 30 days before the time fixed therefor.

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