(a) The expense of a special investigation when ordered as provided in Section 36-22-5 shall be paid from the county treasury, upon a warrant properly drawn. After the report is made, the sheriff shall file with the county commission a detailed sworn statement of his expenses accompanied by the written approval of the officer directing the investigations, and the county commission shall audit and allow only so much thereof as it shall find reasonably necessary unless it is approved by the Governor or Attorney General, in which event they shall allow the amount approved. The allowed expenses must be paid in each case from the county treasury upon a warrant drawn according to law.
(b) Every district attorney shall direct the sheriff to make an investigation and report as provided in Section 36-22-5 when a written request to that effect setting forth the alleged violation of the law is presented to him signed by 25 reputable citizens of 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.