The probate judge, deeming it necessary to recopy or rebind any books in his office, including maps or plats, in order to secure their contents from damage or loss must submit the same to the examination of the county commission, which, if it deem such rebinding or recopying necessary, must, upon its minutes, order the same to be made, and the probate judge must make the same in good and substantial books or binding and the county commission must allow him a reasonable compensation therefor.
Ala. Code § 12-13-46 (1975)