Alabama § 43-2-172 - Commitment of Administration to Sheriff.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 43-2-172 — Commitment of Administration to Sheriff., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-2-172. Commitment of Administration to Sheriff.
In case there is no general administrator and no other fit person will administer, the court may commit administration to the sheriff of the county; when so committed, the administration attaches to the office, and the official oath and bond of such office are the security for his or her faithful administration.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 43-2-172
What does Code of Alabama § 43-2-172 cover?
Section 43-2-172 ("Commitment of Administration to Sheriff.") 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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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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