Ala. Code § 11-16-31: County Offices and Courts to Remain at Old County Seat until Buildings Provided at New Site.

All county officials who are required to hold their offices at the county seats shall have their offices and all courts held for such county shall be held at the old county seat until the suitable buildings and offices can be provided by the county commission at the new county seat, such period not to exceed 12 months from the date of said election.