Alabama Court Records

The Alabama Courts website is structured to help the public understand the state's judicial system. It outlines the courts available in the state’s counties and cities and describes their functions and jurisdiction. In addition, the website explains the state’s judicial hierarchy, from the trial courts, which sit at the lowest level, up to the appellate court system. 

Generally, the trial court level consists of the circuit, district, and probate courts, which oversee cases in criminal, civil, probate, and family law. In contrast, the appellate court system comprises the intermediate courts and the Supreme Court of Alabama.

Under the Alabama Open Records Act, Alabama courts permit public access to various court records, including case proceedings and judicial decrees. The state law also outlines the public’s right to view and get copies of records preserved by local and state-level agencies, with certain exceptions. This website offers general resources to help the public with accessing Alabama Court Records where permitted. However, the available information does not constitute legal advice or official records.