The coroner must discharge the duties of the sheriff:
(1) When the office of sheriff is vacant and until his successor is qualified;
(2) When the sheriff is incompetent to act;
(3) When the sheriff is imprisoned;
(4) In cases to which the sheriff is a party; and
(5) In such cases as he is directed by the judge of probate.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.
Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.
Section 11-5-1 - Election; Term of Office.
Section 11-5-4 - Duty to Hold Inquests, Etc.
Section 11-5-5 - When to Discharge Duties of Sheriff Generally.
Section 11-5-6 - When to Act as Keeper of Jail.
Section 11-5-7 - When to Execute Summons, Writs, Etc.
Section 11-5-8 - Official Acts Valid Through Process Directed to Sheriff, Etc.
Section 11-5-9 - When Additional Bond Required; Effect of Failure to Give Bond.
Section 11-5-10 - Special Coroner - Appointment.
Section 11-5-11 - Special Coroner - Duties.
Section 11-5-13 - Applicability of Provisions of Article.
Section 11-5-30 - Legislative Findings; Construction.
Section 11-5-31 - Alabama Coroner's Training Commission.
Section 11-5-32 - Conflicts of Interest.
Section 11-5-33 - Coroner Qualifications.
Section 11-5-34 - Deputy Coroners.