(a) Sheriffs of the several counties in this state shall be compensated for their services by an annual salary payable in equal installments out of the county treasury as the salaries of other county employees are paid. The annual salary of the sheriff shall be $35,000.00, commencing with the next term of office, unless a higher salary is specifically provided for by law by general or local act hereafter enacted.
(b) Such salary shall be in lieu of all fees, compensation, allowance, percentages, charges and costs, except as otherwise provided by law. The sheriff and his deputies shall, however, be entitled to collect and retain such mileage and expense allowance as may be payable according to law for returning or transferring prisoners and insane persons to or from points outside the county.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 36 - Public Officers and Employees.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 36-22-3 - Duties Generally.
Section 36-22-9 - Execution of Process Required of Constables; Compensation and Liability Therefor.
Section 36-22-12 - Sales Book.
Section 36-22-16 - Compensation.
Section 36-22-17 - Disposition of Fees, Commissions, Etc.
Section 36-22-18 - County Commission to Furnish Necessary Quarters, Equipment, Etc.
Section 36-22-19 - Payment of Certain Membership Dues for Sheriff.