Ala. Code § 36-22-13: Inspection of Record Books; Disposition Thereof When Completely Filled and Upon Expiration of Official Term of Sheriff.

The books required to be maintained by this article must at all times be open to the inspection of the public, free of charge, and must, at the expiration of his official term, be turned over to his successor in office. When a book has been completely filled or used up it must be deposited and kept in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of the county.