Code of Alabama
Article 2 - Jurisdiction Generally; Venue.
Section 12-12-35 - Transfer of Adoption Proceedings to District Court From Probate Court; Maintenance of Records of Adoption Proceedings.

(a) Adoption proceedings, primarily cognizable before the probate court, may be transferred to the district court on motion of a party to the proceeding in probate court.
(b) When adoption proceedings are transferred to the district court, a copy of the record of such proceedings shall be filed in the probate court, and the probate court offices shall maintain records of all adoption proceedings within their respective counties.