Title 36

Each sheriff must also enter in well-bound books, whenever any execution or order of sale is received by him, the names of the parties, the character of the process, the time of its receipt, the date of the judgment on which the same issued, if it appears from such process, the a…

The sheriff must also enter on the same page, against the entries required by Section 36-22-10, the amount he receives on such execution or order of sale, stating the principal, interest and cost separately and also stating separately each item of costs he receives which is not c…

The sheriff must keep a sales book in which he must enter all the property sold by him under any process from any court, a brief description of such process, when the property was sold, the purchaser and at what price. (Code 1852, §693; Code 1867, §821; Code 1876, §734; Code 1886…

The books required to be maintained by this article must at all times be open to the inspection of the public, free of charge, and must, at the expiration of his official term, be turned over to his successor in office. When a book has been completely filled or used up it must be…

The sheriff having in his hands at the expiration of his official term any money held by him subject to the further order or judgment of any court shall, on the demand of his successor in office, pay the same to him and on such payment shall be discharged from further liability t…

(a) Sheriffs of the several counties in this state shall be compensated for their services by an annual salary payable in equal installments out of the county treasury as the salaries of other county employees are paid. The annual salary of the sheriff shall be $35,000.00, commen…

Except as otherwise provided herein, all fees, commissions, percentages, allowances, charges, and court costs heretofore collectible for the use of the sheriff and his or her deputies shall be collected and paid into the general fund of the county. Except as otherwise provided in…

The county commission shall also furnish the sheriff with the necessary quarters, books, stationery, office equipment, supplies, postage and other conveniences and equipment, including automobiles and necessary repairs, maintenance and all expenses incidental thereto, as are reas…

The county commission of each of the several counties of the state may, in its discretion and upon application of the sheriff of the county, pay the sheriff’s membership dues in the Alabama Sheriffs Association each year and also the sheriff’s membership dues in the National Sher…

The sheriff must keep his office at the courthouse. (Code 1852, §688; Code 1867, §816; Code 1876, §728; Code 1886, §808; Code 1896, §3737; Code 1907, §5868; Code 1923, §10187; Code 1940, T. 54, §2.)

(a) It shall be the duty of the sheriff to do all of the following: (1) Execute and return the process and orders of the courts of record of this state and of officers of competent authority with due diligence when delivered to him or her for that purpose, according to law. (2) A…

For the purpose of maintaining order and avoiding the disruption in the provision of law enforcement services and the operation of the county jail, the highest ranking deputy sheriff in the office of the sheriff shall discharge the duties of the sheriff when any of the following …

Claims of chief deputy sheriffs for services performed by them and authorized by law to be paid to them out of the county treasury are preferred claims against the county and shall be given the same priority as compensation of the members of the county commission. (Acts 1933, Ex.…

The sheriffs in their respective counties, whenever directed to do so in writing by the district attorney or by the Attorney General or Governor, shall make special investigation of any alleged violation of the law in their counties and shall prepare a written report setting fort…

(a) The expense of a special investigation when ordered as provided in Section 36-22-5 shall be paid from the county treasury, upon a warrant properly drawn. After the report is made, the sheriff shall file with the county commission a detailed sworn statement of his expenses acc…

Whenever it appears that the process is regular on its face and is issued by competent authority, a sheriff or other ministerial officer is justified in the execution of the same, whatever may be the defect in the proceeding on which it was issued. (Code 1852, §2284; Code 1867, §…

The sheriff must keep, in his office and subject to the inspection of the public during office hours, a well-bound book, to be procured at the expense of the county, in which he must enter a description of each prisoner received into the county jail, showing the name, age, sex, c…

The sheriff is authorized to execute all process which is required to be executed by constables and shall receive the same fees and compensation therefor as constables, except in cases of forcible entry and detainer and unlawful detainer, and he and his sureties on his official b…

Any sheriff or former sheriff of any county of this state who has had 20 years of service as a law-enforcement officer, 16 of which have been as a sheriff, and who has reached the age of 55 years shall be eligible to participate and receive benefits under the Sheriffs’ Retirement…

Any sheriff of any county of this state who served as a law-enforcement officer for at least 20 years, 16 of which have been as a sheriff, and who becomes totally disabled while performing duties relative to law enforcement shall be able to receive disability payments equal to th…

The governing body of each county shall begin deducting on October 10, 1975, and each month thereafter from the salaries of such sheriffs an amount equal to four percent of the monthly salary paid such official up to $25,000.00. Such sum shall be deducted monthly and paid into th…

Those persons eligible under either Section 36-22-40 or 36-22-41 shall receive payments equal to $750.00 per month, but in no event shall any person receive payments pursuant to both the retirement and disability provisions simultaneously. Said payments shall be paid from the gen…

If any sheriff is eligible for retirement under any other county retirement act, he shall make a choice as to which act he desires to come under and shall so notify the county governing body within 60 days after he becomes eligible for any payments under this article. In the even…

No part of this article shall apply to counties having a population of 175,000 to 300,000, nor those counties having a population of 90,000 to 100,000. The provisions of this article shall not affect Lee County. (Acts 1975, No. 1231, p. 2591, §§6, 7.)

Any sheriff, on or after July 19, 1979, of any county of this state may elect to participate in the supernumerary sheriff’s program provided by this article. Any sheriff, on or after July 19, 1979, of any county of this state: (Acts 1979, No. 79-357, p. 569, §1.)

The governing body of each county shall begin deducting, upon July 19, 1979, and each month thereafter, from the salaries of such sheriffs an amount equal to six percent of the monthly salary paid such sheriff. Such sum shall be deducted monthly and paid into the general fund of …

(a) Those persons eligible under either subdivisions (1) or (2) of Section 36-22-60, who have 16 years of creditable service as a law enforcement officer, 12 of which were served as sheriff, shall be entitled to receive an amount equal to 50 percent of the monthly salary paid suc…

(a) Any sheriff, serving on July 19, 1979, of any county of this state who elects to participate in the supernumerary sheriff’s program shall receive service for supernumerary status for any time served as sheriff after July 19, 1979. Any sheriff, in order to receive service cred…

(a) No individual may participate in both a supernumerary sheriff program and the Employees’ Retirement System based on the same service. (b) An individual who independently qualifies for a supernumerary sheriff program and the Employees’ Retirement System based on separate years…

Each supernumerary sheriff shall take the oath of office prescribed for sheriffs and shall be subject to call by the Governor in the event of the vacancy in the office of the sheriff. (Acts 1979, No. 79-357, p. 569, §6.)

(a) There shall be one constable for each election precinct in each county, to be elected as provided by law, who shall hold office for four years from the first Monday after the second Tuesday in January next after his or her election and until his or her successor is elected an…

Vacancies in the office of constable shall be filled by appointment of the Governor, and the person appointed shall hold office for the unexpired term and until his successor is elected and qualified. (Code 1852, §716; Code 1867, §847; Code 1876, §763; Code 1886, §844; Code 1896,…

When a vacancy occurs in the office of any constable, the judge of probate shall notify the Governor. (Code 1852, §271; Code 1867, §316; Code 1876, §301; Code 1886, §845; Code 1896, §973; Code 1907, §3326; Code 1923, §6796; Code 1940, T. 54, §30; Act 2026-423, §1.)

Before entering upon the duties of his office, the constable must give bond as prescribed by law. The official bonds of constables shall be $1,000.00, the premiums on said bonds to be paid by the persons making such bonds without expense to the county. (Code 1852, §717; Code 1867…

Every constable shall be a conservator of the peace within his county. (Code 1852, §718; Code 1867, §849; Code 1876, §765; Code 1886, §847; Code 1896, §975; Code 1907, §3328; Code 1923, §6798; Code 1940, T. 54, §32.)

It shall be the duty of every constable: (1) To attend the circuit court of the county when summoned by the sheriff for that purpose; (2) To execute and return all summons, executions and other process directed to him by any lawful authority; (3) To pay over moneys collected by v…

A constable shall vacate his or her office by removal from the election precinct for which he or she is elected, or as otherwise provided by law. (Code 1852, §720; Code 1867, §851; Code 1876, §767; Code 1886, §849; Code 1896, §977; Code 1907, §3330; Code 1923, §6800; Code 1940, T…

When the office of constable is vacant or the constable is interested in an action, or in case of emergency, the execution or attachment must be executed by any constable of the county in whose hands the process may be placed or may be executed by the sheriff as in other cases. (…

The constable and sureties on his bond are responsible for moneys received by him by virtue of his office upon any summons, attachment or execution issued by any lawful authority, whether the same is received before or after judgment or before or after the return day of the execu…

Whenever by lack of space in the Capitol it is impossible or impracticable to provide proper and sufficient office accommodation in the Capitol for every state officer who is entitled or required to have an office at the Capitol, the Governor, with the approval of the Department …

The rental agreed on shall be paid at such times or in such installments as may be agreed on between the lessor of such office or offices and the state out of any funds in the Treasury, and the Comptroller shall draw his warrant in favor of such lessor for such sum on the certifi…

All such rental contracts shall be terminated if the property rented shall be destroyed or shall be suffered by the landlord to become, for any reason, unfit or unsuitable for the purposes for which rented. (Acts 1911, No. 323, p. 376, §3; Code 1923, §2573; Code 1940, T. 41, §31.…

Such offices, so rented, shall not be used for any other purpose than in the discharge of the official duties of the officer for whose use it is provided. (Acts 1911, No. 323, p. 376, §4; Code 1923, §2574; Code 1940, T. 41, §32.)

Whenever used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings: (1) BUSINESS. Any corporation, partnership, proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise, association, organization, self-employed individual, or any other legal entity. (2) BUSINESS WI…

Lobbying includes promoting or attempting to influence the awarding of a grant or contract with any department or agency of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government. No member of the Legislature, for a fee, reward, or other compensation, in addition to t…

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of law, including, but not limited to, this chapter, a person acting as an economic development professional is not a lobbyist, unless and until he or she seeks incentives through legislative action, or is seeking funds over which a legislator or…