A writ of arrest may be executed by the sheriff of any county in the state or by his deputy. Such officers have the same powers and authority, in relation to arrest under a writ of arrest, as are by law conferred upon them in executing a warrant of arrest.
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.