Removing Squatters in Alabama

[Shelby Pracht]

Hey there y'all, I'm considering putting in an offer on a property that I know has squatters in it. Ideally, I'm planning on using the cash for keys strategy to get them out quickly and painlessly. However, if that doesn't work, I'm trying to figure out what the process would look like to have them removed. 

I know they have not been there long enough to gain "adverse possession" or squatter's rights, but all the research I've done hasn't led me to a consensus on whether or not this would require an eviction process as if there was a landlord/tenant relationship, or if I can just call the sheriff to have them removed. Anyone dealt with squatters in Alabama before? Thanks in advance.

[Jared Garfield]

@Shelby Pracht, we dealt with this and were able to prove breaking and entering, and as we were the owners the police told us we could press criminal charges.  The police put their few items on the street, we secured the house and were asked to testify against the people later in court as they were serial offenders.  This was in Huntsville, AL.  The police reports were a good safety for us I think.