Ala. Code § 12-11-7: Witnesses and Process for Special Sessions.

The circuit clerk shall, immediately after an order for a special session is made, mail to each party and his attorney of record in any case subject to trial at such session a copy of such order, addressed to such party or attorney at the post office nearest his residence, if known, duly stamped. Subpoenas shall issue for witnesses in any civil or criminal case at such special session.