Ala. Code § 11-42-43: Ordering of Election.

Within 10 days of the date of the filing of such certified copy of resolution with plat or map attached, the judge of probate must make and enter an order upon the minutes of said court directing and ordering an election to be held by the qualified electors residing within the territory described in such plat or map not less than 20 days nor more than 40 days from the date of the making of the order.