Ala. Code § 26-2-44: Procedure Generally - Impaneling and Swearing in of Jury; Filling of Vacancies on Jury.

(a) At the time set for the trial, if good cause be not shown for continuance, the jury must be impaneled and sworn well and truly to make inquisition of the facts alleged in the petition, and render a true verdict according to the evidence.

(b) If any of the jurors are excused from serving, fail to attend or are set aside for any cause, their places may be supplied from the bystanders.