Alabama § 45-48-231 - Expenditures; Disposal of Property; Violations.
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§ 45-48-231. Expenditures; Disposal of Property; Violations.
For the time period from the end of the primary election for the election of a sheriff for the next term of office until January of the next year when the sheriff takes office for the new term, the sheriff serving the remainder of his or her term shall not spend more than one-twelfth of the amount budgeted or appropriated for the operation of the office of sheriff during any one calendar month unless approved by the Marshall County Commission or unless a state of emergency has been declared. During this time, the sheriff may not dispose of any equipment belonging to the Office of Sheriff of Marshall County unless approved by the Marshall County Commission. Any sheriff who wilfully violates this section shall be personally liable to Marshall County for the amount of any unauthorized expenditures.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 45-48-231
What does Code of Alabama § 45-48-231 cover?
Section 45-48-231 ("Expenditures; Disposal of Property; Violations.") 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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