Terms Used In Alabama Code 45-3-233.02

  • circuit: means judicial circuit. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.

The Barbour County Sheriff, at his or her discretion, may use the monies generated by this part for law enforcement purposes in Barbour County, including contracting with or entering into a contract or agreement with a private, public, or governmental entity for service of process of documents from the civil or criminal division of the district or circuit court.