Alabama § 36-12-4 - Public Officers and Servants to Deliver Current Papers, Books, Etc., to Successors in Office.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 36-12-4 — Public Officers and Servants to Deliver Current Papers, Books, Etc., to Successors in Office., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-12-4. Public Officers and Servants to Deliver Current Papers, Books, Etc., to Successors in Office.
All public officers and servants of this state shall turn over to their successors in office, together with a list thereof, all current books, papers and documents pertaining to the business, affairs or transactions of their office, taking a receipt therefor, which said receipt shall also contain a list of all such books, papers and documents.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 36-12-4
What does Code of Alabama § 36-12-4 cover?
Section 36-12-4 ("Public Officers and Servants to Deliver Current Papers, Books, Etc., to Successors in Office.") 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.
How do I cite Alabama § 36-12-4?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 36-12-4" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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