Ala. Code § 12-23A-9: Functions of Administrative Office of Courts.

(a) The Administrative Office of Courts shall adopt policies and procedures regarding best practices in the planning, implementation, and development of accountability courts statewide.

(b) AOC shall provide state-level coordination and support for accountability court judges and their programs and operate as a liaison between accountability court judges and other state-level agencies providing services to or benefiting from accountability court programs.

(c) The Administrative Director of Courts shall provide a statewide report each year during the regular legislative session to the Alabama Supreme Court, Legislature, and Governor. The report shall include a synopsis of information or data necessary to determine the impact, utility, and cost-effectiveness of its implementation and ongoing operation.