Alabama § 36-5-13 - Attorneys Not Deemed Sufficient Sureties on Official Bonds of Probate Judges, Sheriffs, Constables, Etc.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 36-5-13 — Attorneys Not Deemed Sufficient Sureties on Official Bonds of Probate Judges, Sheriffs, Constables, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-5-13. Attorneys Not Deemed Sufficient Sureties on Official Bonds of Probate Judges, Sheriffs, Constables, Etc.
A practicing attorney-at-law must not be deemed a sufficient surety on the official bond of the judge of probate or of the clerk or register of any court of record or of any other officer of a court of record or of the sheriff or deputy sheriff or the coroner, or of any constable, general or special.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 36-5-13
What does Code of Alabama § 36-5-13 cover?
Section 36-5-13 ("Attorneys Not Deemed Sufficient Sureties on Official Bonds of Probate Judges, Sheriffs, Constables, Etc.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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