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    Pike County, Alabama, with its county seat in Troy, operates a court system rooted in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit of the state. The Circuit and District Courts, along with the Probate Court and two municipal courts, collectively generate and preserve official records that document the full range of legal proceedings in the county — from misdemeanor traffic violations to felony prosecutions, civil disputes, estate proceedings, and domestic relations cases. These records form the authoritative account of judicial activity in Pike County and are used by researchers, litigants, attorneys, and members of the general public who need to verify legal outcomes or understand case histories.

    Persons looking to find court records in Alabama can work through official court websites, clerk offices, public access terminals, and state-level online tools. AlabamaCourts.us can help identify publicly available case information within Alabama’s court system. For Pike County specifically, most trial court records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk’s office and are accessible both in person and through the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts online portal.

    How to Look Up a Court Case in Pike County?

    The primary resource for locating Pike County court case information is the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts portal, which provides on-demand access to trial court records statewide. Through the “Just One Look” feature at pa.alacourt.com, users can search for Pike County civil, domestic relations, criminal, and traffic case information by party name or case number. Pricing for this service includes a name search fee of $9.99, a case number search fee of $9.99, and document image access at $5.00 for the first 20 pages and $0.50 per page thereafter.

    The Circuit Clerk also references a Pike County court record search tool for case-level inquiries. Additionally, the Pike County Probate Court maintains a separate online record search covering estates, guardianships, marriage licenses, mental illness proceedings, trusts, and will deposits.

    For in-person access or certified document requests, contact the Circuit Clerk:

    Pike County Circuit Clerk — Jamie Neeley Scarbrough
    Address: Pike County Judicial Complex, 1318 N. Three Notch Street, Troy, AL 36081
    Phone: (334) 566-5113
    Email: jamie.scarbrough@alacourt.gov
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

    Court records at the Circuit Clerk’s office are electronically imaged, making them more readily accessible to judges, staff, and the public. The Clerk manages ten record divisions: Civil, Criminal, Domestic Relations, Child Support, Traffic, Juvenile, Warrants, and related proceedings. Staff can help users understand how the court works and locate specific case information but cannot provide legal advice or fill out forms on a requester’s behalf. Additional legal forms are available at eforms.alacourt.gov.

    Are Court Records Public in Pike County?

    Alabama’s public records framework is established by Section 36-12-40 of the Code of Alabama, which affirms that every citizen has the right to inspect and copy any public writing of the state, except as otherwise expressly provided by statute. Under this authority, the majority of Pike County court records are open to public inspection without requiring requesters to demonstrate a particular interest or purpose.

    However, Alabama law carves out several categories of records that are sealed, restricted, or exempt from disclosure:

    • Juvenile court records: Records involving minors in delinquency, dependency, and related proceedings are confidential under Alabama law and generally not accessible to the general public
    • Adoption records: All documentation related to adoption proceedings is sealed and restricted to authorized parties
    • Paternity cases: These proceedings may be subject to confidentiality protections
    • Court-ordered seals: A judge may order specific case files or documents sealed for various legally recognized reasons, including witness protection, ongoing investigations, or sensitive personal information
    • Confidential personal identifiers: Social Security numbers, financial account details, and similar information may be redacted from otherwise public documents before disclosure

    When a file contains both public and restricted content, the clerk will typically provide access to the non-exempt portions. Parties seeking sealed records must file an appropriate motion with the court and establish a recognized legal basis for access.

    Pike County Criminal Court Records

    Criminal proceedings in Pike County are divided by severity between the Circuit Court (felonies) and the District Court (misdemeanors and traffic offenses), both of which operate from the Pike County Judicial Complex and are served by the same Circuit Clerk.

    Pike County Circuit Court / District Court
    Address: 1318 N. Three Notch Street, Troy, AL 36081
    Phone: (334) 566-5113
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

    Criminal case records maintained by the Circuit Clerk include arrest warrants, charging documents, pleas, trial transcripts (when submitted), sentencing entries, and probation orders. These records are searchable through the Alabama Court Records portal using a party name or case number. A warrant list is also maintained by the Clerk’s office as part of its standard records.

    For arrest records and current inmate information, the Pike County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement custodian:

    Pike County Sheriff’s Office
    Address: 1318 N. Three Notch Street, Troy, AL 36081
    Phone: (334) 566-4347
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CST

    The Sheriff’s Office website at pikecountyalsheriff.com maintains an online inmate roster and a recent releases log accessible to the public. Arrest records from the Sheriff’s Office reflect the fact of an arrest and do not constitute proof of conviction.

    For individuals seeking their own Alabama Criminal History Record Information (CHRI), the process is administered by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). Applicants must complete the ALEA Application to Review Alabama CHRI, provide fingerprints and a government-issued photo ID, and pay a fee of $25.00 for the first copy and $5.00 for each additional copy requested simultaneously. Requests can be submitted in person or by mail:

    ALEA Criminal Records & Identification Unit
    Walk-In: 301 S. Ripley Street (Adams Avenue side), Montgomery, AL 36104
    Mail: P.O. Box 1511, Montgomery, AL 36102-1511
    Phone: (334) 676-7897

    Pike County also has two municipal courts handling local ordinance violations and minor criminal matters:

    Brundidge Municipal Court
    Address: 146 S Main Street, Brundidge, AL 36010
    Phone: (334) 735-2887 | Fax: (334) 735-5180

    Troy Municipal Court
    Address: 300 E Elm Street, P.O. Box 549, Troy, AL 36081
    Phone: (334) 566-4248 | Fax: (334) 566-4845

    Pike County Civil Court Records

    Civil matters in Pike County proceed through the Circuit Court for larger claims and through the District Court’s Small Claims Division for smaller disputes. The Circuit Clerk maintains all civil filings, including complaints, motions, orders, judgments, and enforcement proceedings such as garnishments and writs of execution.

    Civil case records are searchable through the Alabama Court Records portal. In-person searches and certified copy requests are handled at the Circuit Clerk’s office at 1318 N. Three Notch Street.

    Small Claims Court in Pike County operates within the District Court division and handles claims up to $6,000. Filing fees are determined by the amount of the claim:

    Claim AmountFiling Fee (One Defendant)
    Up to $1,500.00$53.00
    $1,500.01–$3,000.00$127.00
    $3,000.01–$6,000.00$216.00

    Additional fees apply for multiple defendants ($10.00 per additional defendant), multiple plaintiffs ($50.00, up to $500 maximum), garnishments ($30.00), executions ($30.00), and subpoenas ($12.00 each). Filing fees are non-refundable and personal checks are not accepted. Individuals who cannot afford the filing fee may complete an Affidavit of Substantial Hardship and request the judge to defer payment until case conclusion.

    To file a small claims action, the requester must obtain and complete a Statement of Claim (Complaint) form, available from the Clerk’s office or for download, and submit it to the Small Claims Division at the courthouse. After filing, the court processes the case within 1–2 weeks, then issues service on the defendant by sheriff or certified mail. The defendant has 14 calendar days to file an answer after being served; if no answer is filed, the plaintiff may request a default judgment using the Application, Affidavit and Entry of Default Judgment form. Appeals from Small Claims judgments must be filed within 14 calendar days of the judgment and carry a filing fee of $202.00 (non-jury) or $302.00 (jury) in Circuit Court.

    Pike County Family Court Records

    Family law matters in Pike County are filed through the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court, with the Circuit Clerk maintaining all related records. The Pike County Probate Court separately handles marriage licenses and related family status documents.

    Divorce proceedings are filed in the Circuit Court’s Domestic Relations Division. Key fees for domestic relations matters include:

    • Domestic Relations Docket Fee: $230.00
    • Modify/Enforce (contempt) actions: $333.00
    • Income Withholding Order: $28.00
    • Subpoena Fee: $12.00
    • Garnishment or Execution: $30.00 each

    Once an uncontested divorce is filed, there is a mandatory 30-day waiting period before the judge can sign the decree, provided all paperwork is in order. Contested divorces are randomly assigned to a judge and proceed through standard civil litigation timelines. The Clerk’s office does not provide fill-in-the-blank divorce forms, and the court strongly recommends consulting an attorney, especially in cases involving children.

    Required child support forms — including the Child Support Obligation Income Statement/Affidavit, Child Support Guidelines, and Child Support Guidelines Notice of Compliance — are available through eforms.alacourt.gov.

    Marriage licenses in Pike County are issued by the Pike County Probate Court, located at the Pike County Courthouse. Under Alabama’s current marriage law, couples complete and file the state-provided marriage certificate form with the Probate Court — a formal ceremony is not required. The filing fee for a marriage license in Pike County is $50.00, payable by debit/credit card (with a $1.50 service fee) or exact cash. The completed certificate must be recorded within 30 days. Once recorded, the original is transmitted to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). Certified copies can be obtained from the Probate Office or through ADPH’s Vital Records Division, which charges $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.

    Birth and death certificates are maintained by ADPH and are subject to access restrictions. Birth records are confidential for 125 years from the date of birth; death records are confidential for 25 years. During these periods, access is limited to the named individual, immediate family members, legal guardians, and authorized representatives. Certified copies of both record types cost $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for each additional copy. Requests can be submitted in person at the Pike County Health Department, by mail to Alabama Vital Records (P.O. Box 5625, Montgomery, AL 36103-5625), or through an approved third-party vendor.

    Pike County Health Department
    Address: 101 West Love Street, Troy, AL 36081
    Phone: (334) 566-2860

    Pike County Probate Court Records

    The Pike County Probate Court — located at 120 West Church Street, Troy, AL 36081 — exercises jurisdiction over estate administration, the probate of wills, guardianships, conservatorships, name changes, real property recordings, and marriage licenses. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and can be reached at (334) 566-1246.

    Probate records are generally public documents, accessible in person at the Probate Office or through the court’s online probate record search, which covers estates, guardianships, marriage licenses, trusts, and will deposits. Adoption case files are sealed and not available to the general public.

    Probate of a Will (Testate Estate) — General Steps:

    1. Petition filed with the Probate Court
    2. Immediate control of estate assets assumed by executor
    3. Inventory of estate submitted within two months
    4. Bond posted (generally double the value of the estate)
    5. Notice given to all heirs and beneficiaries
    6. Letters Testamentary granted by the Probate Judge
    7. Notice to creditors published once a week for three consecutive weeks; individual notice provided to known claimants
    8. Claims must be filed within six months
    9. Estate cannot be distributed until all claims and expenses are resolved (minimum six months)
    10. Court approval of attorney’s fees required

    When a person dies without a will (intestate), Alabama law governs the order of property distribution. A surviving spouse receives the entire estate if there are no surviving issue or parents; if there are surviving parents but no issue, the spouse receives the first $100,000 plus half the remainder; if there are surviving issue who are also the spouse’s issue, the spouse receives the first $50,000 plus half the remainder; and if there are surviving issue from another relationship, the spouse receives half the estate. The remaining share — or the entire estate if no spouse survives — passes in order to issue, parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and then cousins.

    To request probate records in person, visit the Pike County Probate Office at 120 West Church Street during regular business hours. For property-related records tied to estate real estate transfers, deeds and mortgages are recorded with the Probate Court, and property tax records are maintained by the Pike County Revenue Commissioner’s Office at 120 West Church Street, Troy, AL 36081, Phone: (334) 566-1792 The Revenue Commissioner’s online portal provides searchable property information by owner name, parcel number, or address.