The request procedure, the statutory fee cap, and the provider's response deadline for Alabama. Each value is drawn from the controlling statute.
| Response deadlineHow long the provider has to respond to the request. | Verify current statute; the HIPAA 30-day federal floor applies (§ 12-21-6.1 sets reproduction charges, not a fixed day-count). |
|---|---|
| Fee structurePermissible copying/retrieval charges (verify the current published schedule). | $1.00/page first 25 pages; $0.50/page thereafter; $5.00 search fee; plus actual mailing cost and the actual cost of reproducing X-rays/special records. Verify current published amounts. |
| Authorization notesWho may request, free-copy carve-outs, and other quirks. | Payment may be required before the records are delivered. |
| Controlling statuteThe statute or regulation this rule comes from. | Ala. Code § 12-21-6.1 |
Primary source: Ala. Code § 12-21-6.1
Important. This guide is general information, not legal advice, and is not a substitute for the controlling statute or your own counsel's review. Laws and fees change; verify the current rule with the state authority before relying on it. Fields marked "Not stated" have not yet been published here and should not be read as the absence of a rule.
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Published 2026-06-26 · Content updated 2026-10-15