Ala. Code § 45-37-232.80: Definitions.

For the purposes of this subpart, the following terms have the following meanings:

(1) EMERGENCY WRIT CONDITION. Any time, as determined by the sheriff, when more writs have been issued in the county than the sheriff can execute in a reasonable time after issuance.

(2) SPECIAL RESERVE DEPUTY. An individual appointed by the sheriff to serve writs under emergency writ conditions.

(3) WRIT. A lawful writ issued by the Circuit or District Clerk of the Tenth Judicial Circuit relating to the seizure or securing of real property located within Jefferson County.