Ala. Code § 45-26-80.01: Law Enforcement.

In addition to the assessment and distribution of the additional court costs and charges for Elmore County circuit and district courts, there shall be assessed and collected in each case by the clerks of the circuit and district courts, except for the small claims cases, an additional fee of five dollars ($5). When collected by the clerks of the circuit and district courts, the additional five dollar ($5) fee shall be deposited in the county treasury and may be used only for law enforcement purposes at the discretion of the sheriff with approval of the county commission.