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Alabama court records provide information to people who are in need of a free criminal background check from sources such as the county. Court dockets from local courts and supreme courts may also be available regarding issues of public record and county record. A court record can also be used in a people search and to track down people with whom you have lost contact with or need to find. These documents are available at both the state and county level. Below you can find links to Alabama county court public records search information by county. |
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Alabama Judicial System Online - Search Alabama Court Records, Alabama State Supreme Court, Court of Civil Appeals and State Law Library. Alabama Court of the Judiciary - Overview of the Alabama Court of Judiciary ALALINC - Alabama's Legal Information Network Alabama Secretary of State - Online office of the Secretary of State Alabama Attorney General's Office - Alabama Attorney General Online Office Alabama Legislature Information Center Online - Alabama Legislature Online Center Alabama Voter Registration - Alabama Voter Registration Information Online Alabama State Constitution - Online Version Alabama Census Information - US Census Bureau State Information Alabama Secretary of State Inquiry System - Online Search Tools for Alabama Businesses Alabama Appellate Courts - Overview and information on the appellate courts, appellate process chart, and judicial system chart. Alabama Supreme Court - Information on the court and members of the court. Alabama Appellate Mediation - Program history, committee on appellate mediation, rules and forms. Alabama Appellate Court Electronic Filing Project - Links to uniform practices and procedures for electronic filing. Alabama Administrative Office of Courts - Overview of Alabama's Judicial System Alabama's Judicial Districts - Map of Counties with Contact Information Alabama Juvenile Probation - Overview of the Juvenile Services Program and it's services and practices. Alabama Traffic Service Center - Online Payment of Traffic Fines Alabama Admin. Office of Courts - Attorneys & General Public Online Services Alabama State Law Library - Online Law Search and Catalog MORE ABOUT ALABAMA'S COURT SYSTEM: The Alabama court “pyramid” has four distinct tiers. At its foundation are three courts dealing with district, municipal and probate cases. On the second level is the Alabama Circuit Court, the venue of general jurisdiction. Cases then rise to the level of the Court of Civil Appeals or the Court of Criminal Appeals, depending on their nature. The Alabama Supreme Court is the pinnacle of the system. Alabama Supreme Court: A nine-member panel, the Supreme Court of Alabama is composed of a chief justice, presently Sue Bell Cobb and eight associate justices, all of whom are elected by the public on a statewide ballot. In its role as the highest court in the state, the Alabama Supreme Court holds both judicial and administrative responsibilities. Sometimes the court will convene as a whole, or “en banc,” but at other times the court will choose to review cases as a panel of five. The court has been given the authority to review decisions reached by lower courts in the state, and the authority to decide some legal matters first-hand, when no other court has been given jurisdiction over such cases. Among the cases over which the Alabama Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction are civil appeals when the amount in controversy exceeds $50,000, and appeals of cases that arise from the Alabama Public Service Commission. The justices have been granted discretionary jurisdiction over most criminal appeals, but state law makes it mandatory for the high court to review any appeal from a capital punishment case. As noted, the high court also plays an administrative role in Alabama’s judicial system. The chief justice is the administrative leader of the state’s courts. The justices make rules governing both the in-court procedures and the administrative actions and policies of Alabama’s various courts. The Alabama Supreme Court docket, its opinions and a newsfeed are among the system’s online resources. The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Alabama’s Court of Criminal Appeals is a body of five judges who sit “en banc” to hear appeals arising from all felony and misdemeanor matters within the state, including city ordinance violations, and all post-conviction writs related to criminal cases. The five judges elect one of their peers to assume the role of presiding judge. The Court of Criminal Appeals holds mandatory jurisdiction over all appeals filed by defendants convicted in capital cases, all general criminal cases, and juvenile criminal cases. It is granted original jurisdiction over certain matters, and holds interlocutory decision-making powers over other issues. The court does not have discretionary jurisdiction when presented with an appeal; it must accept the case, unlike the Supreme Court. Online resources for the Court of Criminal Appeals include its docket, access to court opinions, and an offering of a legal newsfeed, much like those of the Supreme Court. Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Like the Court of Criminal Appeals, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals is a five-judge panel. However, unlike its criminal court counterpart, which convenes “en banc,” the civil appeals court meets in smaller groups. The court’s most senior jurist serves as presiding judge. The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals reigns over cases where the amount in controversy does not exceed $50,000. The court also possesses jurisdiction over all appeals arising from administrative agencies in which a judgment was reached in a Circuit Court. The civil appeals court also holds jurisdiction in workmen’s compensation cases, and in family law, including matters of divorce, marriage annulment, alimony and child support (and related disputes), child custody cases, and adoption. The Supreme Court can transfer cases it has received to the Court of Civil Appeals judges to reach a decision. Online resources for the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals include its docket, opinions and, like the prior appellate courts mentioned, a legal newsfeed available to subscribers. Alabama Circuit Court The state of Alabama is divided into 41 Circuit Court divisions, employing some 142 judges. The circuit courts have jurisdiction over felony, misdemeanor and DWI criminal cases, plus juvenile issues. The court has exclusive jurisdiction over criminal appeals from verdicts reached in lower courts. It also has civil jurisdiction in cases of tort and contract disputes, real property rights for disputes $3,000 or more and civil appeals from the lower courts. Jury trials are allowed at the Circuit court level, but that is not the case for most courts in the state. Alabama District Court The state maintains a District Court system with 67 districts and 102 judges. These courtrooms handle tort claims, contract disputes, cases of real property rights valued between $3,000 and $10,000, interstate child support cases, felony and misdemeanor criminal matters, DWI and DUI cases, moving violations and a few other traffic offenses, and juvenile matters. The District Court can conduct preliminary hearings over criminal matters, but does not conduct any jury trials. The Municipal Courts Alabama’s many cities and towns operate about 258 Municipal Court venues, employing roughly 174 judges. The municipal courts handle misdemeanor crimes and DWI/DUI, plus some moving traffic violations, parking violations and miscellaneous additional traffic infractions. The courts have exclusive jurisdiction over the violation of city codes and ordinances for the towns and communities in which the court is located. Municipal Court venues hold no jury trials. Probate Court The Alabama Probate Court system employs 68 judges in as many courtrooms. Judges are seated to field cases involving an individual’s mental health, questions about estates, and disputes over real property rights. Adoption cases can also fall in Probate Court. Alabama Traffic Service Center The Alabama court system’s Web site operates a Traffic Service Center which allows users to access a clickable map and select the county in which their traffic case will be heard. The state also permits payment of traffic tickets online via AlaPay.com.
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