Code of Ala. § 8-19A-16
§ 8-19A-16. Violations of chapter; enforcing authority; subpoena
(a)
If, by his or her own inquiries or as a result of complaints, the enforcing authority has reason to
believe that a person has engaged in, or is engaging in a practice that violates this chapter, he or she may
administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses or matter, and collect evidence. Within 10 days after
the service of a subpoena or at any time before the return date specified therein, whichever is longer, the
party served may file in the circuit court in the county in which he or she resides or in which he or she
transacts business and serve upon the enforcing authority a petition for an order modifying or setting aside
the subpoena. The petitioner may raise any objection or privilege which would be available under this chapter
or upon service of the subpoena in a civil action. The subpoena shall inform the party served of his or her
rights under this subsection.
(b)
If matter that the enforcing authority seeks to obtain by subpoena is located outside the state, the
person subpoenaed may make it available to the enforcing authority or his or her representative to examine the
matter at the place where it is located. The enforcing authority may designate representatives, including
officials of the state in which the matter is located, to inspect the matter on his or her behalf, and he or
she may respond to similar requests from officials of other states.
(c)
Upon failure of a person, without lawful excuse, to obey a subpoena and upon reasonable notice to all
persons affected, the enforcing authority may apply to the circuit court for an order compelling compliance.