The books, maps and field notes of the surveyor general of the United States for the State of Alabama deposited in the office of the Secretary of State are public archives of the state; and the Secretary of State must, upon the application of any person, furnish certified copies, which must be received in evidence in any court.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 21 - Evidence and Witnesses.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Division 2 - Competency and Admissibility.
Section 12-21-30 - Declarations of Deceased Persons as to Ancient Rights.
Section 12-21-31 - Written Settlements for Composition of Debts.
Section 12-21-32 - Books of Account Kept by Deceased Executor, Etc.
Section 12-21-33 - Parol to Show Writing Void.
Section 12-21-34 - Certificate of Public Officer on Nonexistence of Record or Entry of Such.
Section 12-21-35 - Certified Transcripts of Official Governmental Books, etc.; Duty to Furnish.
Section 12-21-36 - Certified Copies of Surveyor General's Books, Etc.
Section 12-21-37 - Private Legislative Acts.
Section 12-21-38 - Copies of Proceedings and Judgments of Foreign Courts Not of Record.
Section 12-21-39 - Handwriting - Evidence for Comparison.
Section 12-21-40 - Handwriting - Comparison of Disputed Writing With Genuine.
Section 12-21-41 - Evidence of Title to Lands.
Section 12-21-42 - Books of Account as Proof of Accounts.
Section 12-21-43 - Writings or Records Made in Regular Course of Business - Originals.