Alabama § 26-2-27 Appointment of Sheriff as Guardian

Alabama Statutes

§ 26-2-27 — Appointment of Sheriff as Guardian

Alabama·Title 26 Infants and Incompetents·Ch. 2 Appointment of Guardians·Art. 2 General Conservator for County; Guardians of Minors

If no fit person is appointed and qualifies as guardian of a minor and there be no general guardian for the county, the sheriff must be appointed guardian and the guardianship attaches to the office of sheriff.

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Legislative History

(Code 1852, §2017; Code 1867, §2416; Code 1876, §2767; Code 1886, §2377; Code 1896, §2254; Code 1907, §4344; Code 1923, §8101; Code 1940, T. 21, §8.)

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