Alabama § 36-23-8 - Service of Executions and Attachments When Office of Constable Vacant, Etc.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 36-23-8 — Service of Executions and Attachments When Office of Constable Vacant, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-23-8. Service of Executions and Attachments When Office of Constable Vacant, Etc.
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.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 36-23-8
What does Code of Alabama § 36-23-8 cover?
Section 36-23-8 ("Service of Executions and Attachments When Office of Constable Vacant, 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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