Ala. Code § 18-1A-276
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Section 18-1A-276 Hearing; Order Granting or Refusing Complaint
Official statutory text
The probate court shall conduct a hearing within 45 days after the filing of the complaint at which, on the day appointed, or any other day to which the hearing may be continued when necessary to provide reasonable notice or for other compelling reasons, the probate court must hear the allegations of the complaint, any objections which may be filed to the granting thereof, and any legal evidence touching the same and, within 10 days after the hearing, shall make an order granting or refusing the complaint.
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