Ala. Code § 16-5-103

Any individual or institution not satisfied with the commission’s actions in administering the program may submit a written petition to the commission within 30 days after notice of the action. If the individual or institution is not satisfied with the commission’s response, the individual or institution may request a rehearing within 20 days after the commission’s response. The commission shall schedule the rehearing within 20 days after receiving the rehearing request. The individual or institution may present written and oral evidence supporting the petition and may be represented by counsel. The decision of the commission following the rehearing is final.