5. Arrest records.

There is authority for public access to the following arrest records:

a. Arrest reports, with redaction of witness identification and witness reports at the discretion of the police department, are open. Birmingham News Co. v. Deutcsh, CV 85-504-132 JDC (Cir. Ct. of Jefferson County, Ala., Equity Div., Aug. 19, 1986) (consent order).

b. Arrest warrants and search warrants, with supporting affidavits and depositions, are open after execution and return. 197 Op. Att’y Gen. Ala. 13 (Oct. 10, 1984).