Ala. Code § 45-40-233.48: Furloughs or Leave Time.

(a) The board may adopt rules and allow the sheriff to grant furloughs or leave time not to exceed 3 days or 72 hours for inmates that the board deems deserving, subject to the following restriction:

(b) Each furlough can only be granted with the recommendation of the sheriff and must be approved in writing and signed by a majority of the board members granting and approving such furlough.