Alabama § 38-4-5 - Right of Persons Applying for or Receiving Public Assistance to Appeal.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 38-4-5 — Right of Persons Applying for or Receiving Public Assistance to Appeal., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-4-5. Right of Persons Applying for or Receiving Public Assistance to Appeal.
In the event a person is denied the right to apply for public assistance, or his application is not acted upon with reasonable promptness or is denied, or assistance is not granted promptly following establishment of eligibility, or in case the amount or terms of an award or of any modification thereof is deemed unjust, he may appeal to the state department for a hearing of his case. Notice and opportunity for a fair hearing shall be given the applicant by the state department and at this hearing any party at interest may appear and present any relevant facts. The action of the state department on any appeal shall be final and binding and shall be complied with.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 38-4-5 cover?
Section 38-4-5 ("Right of Persons Applying for or Receiving Public Assistance to Appeal.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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