(a) Every official bond is obligatory on the principal and sureties thereon for:
(1) Every breach of the condition during the time the officer continues in office or discharges any of the duties thereof;
(2) The faithful discharge of any duties which may be required of such officer by any law passed subsequently to the execution of such bond, although no such condition is expressed therein; and
(3) The use and benefit of every person who is injured, as well by any wrongful act committed under color of his office as by his failure to perform or the improper or neglectful performance of those duties imposed by law.
(b) The words, "for the use and benefit of every person injured," as used in subsection (a) of this section, shall include all person having a direct and proximate interest in the official act or omission and all persons connected with such official act or omission, by estate or interest.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 36 - Public Officers and Employees.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 36-5-2 - When Bonds to Be Filed.
Section 36-5-3 - Recordation of Official Bonds of County or Municipal Officers, Agents, Etc.
Section 36-5-5 - To Whom Bonds Payable; Sureties; Conditions Generally.
Section 36-5-6 - Approval of Bonds Generally.
Section 36-5-7 - Liability of Officer Improperly Approving Bond.
Section 36-5-8 - Bonds Not to Be Filed Unless Properly Approved.
Section 36-5-9 - Date of Filing to Be Endorsed on Bonds.
Section 36-5-10 - Failure to Endorse Date of Filing on Bond.
Section 36-5-11 - Qualifications and Sufficiency of Sureties Generally.
Section 36-5-14 - Liability of Sureties on Bonds Conditionally Executed.
Section 36-5-16 - Notification of District Attorney of Failure of Public Officer to File Bond.
Section 36-5-18 - Legal Effect of Official Bonds.
Section 36-5-17 - Failure to Give Notice of Omission of Public Officer to File Official Bonds.
Section 36-5-20 - Effect of Bonds Improperly Executed, Approved or Filed.
Section 36-5-21 - Proof of Bonds or Recognizances.