(a) There shall be one constable for each election precinct in each county, to be elected as provided by law, who shall hold office for four years from the first Monday after the second Tuesday in January next after his election and until his successor is elected and qualified.
(b) Any county, by local legislation, may abolish the office of constable.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 36 - Public Officers and Employees.
Section 36-23-2 - Filling of Vacancies Generally.
Section 36-23-3 - Notice of Vacancy.
Section 36-23-5 - Constables Deemed Conservators of Peace.
Section 36-23-7 - Removal From Election Precinct Deemed Vacation of Office.
Section 36-23-8 - Service of Executions and Attachments When Office of Constable Vacant, Etc.
Section 36-23-9 - Liability of Constable and Sureties on Bond.