Ala. Code § 40-3-23: Service of Subpoenas, Notices, and Other Writings.

Whenever under the provisions of this title any notice, subpoena, or writing is required to be given or served, the same shall be served by any sheriff in this state or his deputy or by any lawful constable of this state, except as otherwise provided by this title. The compensation of such officer for serving such notice, subpoena, or writing shall be the same as is now allowed the sheriff for summoning witnesses for the circuit court in civil cases, which shall be paid by the county commission of the county.