Ala. Code § 5-3A-13

The superintendent may call for a special report from any particular bank whenever, in his judgment, the same is deemed necessary for the protection of the public or for a full and complete knowledge of the condition of the bank by the superintendent. A special report called for shall be made in all particulars as required by Sections 5-3A-14 and 5-3A-15, but the superintendent shall not have the right to require that such report be published in a newspaper.