The judge of probate may order a post-election retest of any precinct ballot counter or memory pack tabulator using the same procedures prescribed for the pre-election test. If the retest shows a malfunction or error in the equipment or its program, the judge of probate shall order a recount at county expense. (Act 2006-570, p. 1331, §55.)
Retest of Equipment
Ala. Code § 17-12-5, under Canvassing Returns/Declaring Results.
Ala. Code § 17-12-5