# Ala. Code § 36-12-4: Section 36-12-4 Public Officers and Servants to Deliver Current Papers, Books, Etc., to Successors in Office

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 36-12-4
- **Heading:** Section 36-12-4 Public Officers and Servants to Deliver Current Papers, Books, Etc., to Successors in Office
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 36 / Chapter 12 / Section 36-12-4

## Text

All public officers and servants of this state shall turn over to their successors in office, together with a list thereof, all current books, papers and documents pertaining to the business, affairs or transactions of their office, taking a receipt therefor, which said receipt shall also contain a list of all such books, papers and documents.

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