Code of Alabama
Article 2 - Proceedings Before Judges.
Section 15-6-21 - Arrest Warrant.

(a) If on examination by the circuit, district or municipal court judge, it appears that there is reason to fear the commission of any offense by the person complained of, such judge must issue a warrant directed to any lawful officer of the state, containing the substance of the complaint and commanding such officer forthwith to arrest the person complained of and bring him before him or some other judge having jurisdiction of the matter.
(b) The warrant may be after the following form:
"State of Alabama,
__________ County.
To any lawful officer of the state:
Complaint on oath having been made before me that C. D. had threatened to assault and beat A. B. (or is about) to (here set forth particularly the offense threatened or about to be committed) on the person or property of ______, you are hereby commanded forthwith to arrest said C. D. and bring him before me (or some other judge having jurisdiction of the matter, setting forth his name and office).
Dated the _____ day of _____, 20__.
(c) Such warrant may be executed by the sheriff or other officer acting as sheriff, his deputy or any constable of the county or by any marshal or policeman of any incorporated city or town in the county.