Alabama § 40-3-23 - Service of Subpoenas, Notices, and Other Writings.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-3-23 — Service of Subpoenas, Notices, and Other Writings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-3-23. Service of Subpoenas, Notices, and Other Writings.
Whenever under the provisions of this title any notice, subpoena, or writing is required to be given or served, the same shall be served by any sheriff in this state or his deputy or by any lawful constable of this state, except as otherwise provided by this title. The compensation of such officer for serving such notice, subpoena, or writing shall be the same as is now allowed the sheriff for summoning witnesses for the circuit court in civil cases, which shall be paid by the county commission of the county.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 40-3-23
What does Code of Alabama § 40-3-23 cover?
Section 40-3-23 ("Service of Subpoenas, Notices, and Other Writings.") 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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