Alabama Code > Title 36 > Chapter 12 > Article 2 – Recovery of Papers, Property, Etc., by Successors to Office


§ 36-12-20	Papers, property, etc., to be delivered to successor upon vacation of office
§ 36-12-21	Proceedings for recovery of papers, property, etc., by successor to office generally – Filing of complaint; issuance of order to person refusing, etc., to deliver papers, etc., to show cause why delivery of same should not be compelled
§ 36-12-22	Proceedings for recovery of papers, property, etc., by successor to office generally – Hearing; termination of proceedings against person charged with withholding papers, property, etc., upon making of affidavit
§ 36-12-23	Proceedings for recovery of papers, property, etc., by successor to office generally – Imprisonment of person charged with withholding papers, property, etc., upon failure to make affidavit, etc
§ 36-12-24	Proceedings for recovery of papers, property, etc., by successor to office generally – Issuance of warrant for search and seizure of papers, property, etc., upon failure of person charged with withholding same to make affidavit, etc
§ 36-12-25	Proceedings for recovery of papers, property, etc., by successor to office generally – Examination of papers, property, etc., upon seizure and delivery thereof to complainant
§ 36-12-26	Proceedings for recovery of papers, property, etc., by successor to office upon death of incumbent, etc

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Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
circuit: means judicial circuit. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
oath: includes affirmation. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
Probate: Proving a will
property: includes both real and personal property. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1