When the indictment is for a felony, the writ of arrest may be substantially in the following form:
State of Alabama,
_____ County.
To any sheriff of the state:
An indictment having been found against A. B., at the ______ session, 20__, of the ______ court of _____ County, for the offense of ______ (describing the offense so as to show that it is a felony), you are, therefore, commanded forthwith to arrest the said defendant and commit him to jail; and that you return this writ according to law.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Article 3 - Issuance and Execution of Writ.
Section 15-10-40 - Issuance by Clerk, District Attorney or Judge.
Section 15-10-41 - Form of Writ - Felony.
Section 15-10-42 - Form of Writ - Misdemeanor.
Section 15-10-43 - Alias and Pluries Writs.
Section 15-10-44 - Execution of Writ by Sheriff or Deputy.
Section 15-10-45 - Execution of Writs, Attachments and Other Process in Adjoining County.
Section 15-10-46 - Copy of Arrest Writ to Be Delivered to Jailer.