Baldwin County Court Records

Baldwin County Court Records are official documents containing information about court cases adjudicated within the county's judicial system. These records are generated when a case is filed, court hearings or trials occur, judgments are issued, and other official court actions occur during case adjudication. Some examples of court records include transcripts of hearings, orders, motions, petitions, arrest warrants, and summons.

In Alabama, court records provide official accounts of case proceedings, allowing the public to track case progress and verify judgments. Baldwin County court records typically contain:

• The parties' names
• Filed evidence or materials
• The case outcome
• Sentences
• Court actions
• Financial judgments (in civil cases)

Are Court Records Public in Baldwin County?

Yes. Baldwin County court records are considered public records under the Alabama Open Records Law (Sections 36-12-40 and 36-12-41, Code of Alabama 1975). Per this law, interested persons may access, inspect, and obtain court case records, provided they are not restricted from disclosure by statutes or court orders. However, sealed and juvenile court records are usually exempt from public disclosure. Records are sealed to protect sensitive information, privacy, or integrity of ongoing investigations. Some examples of restricted records include:

• Court records involving minors
• Unexecuted warrants in criminal cases
• Case records sealed by court orders
• Cases filed under seal
• Confidential law enforcement investigation records
• Adoption records
• Trade secrets-related information in civil disputes
• Domestic violence case records
• Any case records whose public disclosure will interfere with the administration of justice.

Baldwin County Court Records Search

To conduct a Baldwin County court records search, inquirers may opt for any of the following options:

• Online search on the Alabama Trial Courts access portal
• In-person search at the office of the clerk of court or courthouse where a case heard
• Online aggregate websites.

Baldwin County court records are typically accessible online via the state's judicial repository. They can also be requested in person at the office of the Circuit Clerk of Baldwin County or the courthouse where the case was adjudicated. Additionally, the Circuit Clerk of Baldwin County and the Baldwin County Probate Judge's Office (for probate records) may offer options for requesting records by mail or email.

Baldwin County Court Records Search by Name

To search Baldwin County court records by name, interested parties should visit the Alabama Court Access portal. This portal, maintained by the Alabama judiciary, provides on-demand access to Alabama state trial court records, including those from trial courts in Baldwin County. Name-based searches for Baldwin County court records can be conducted on the portal for $9.99. Searchers are usually required to provide a defendant's or plaintiff's name to perform a name-based search on the portal. Alternatively, interested persons may visit the office of the Circuit Clerk of Baldwin County (for civil and criminal case records) or the Baldwin County Probate Judge's Office (for probate case records).

Baldwin County Courts

Baldwin County's court system includes the Twenty-Eighth Judicial Circuit of Alabama, which is part of the state's unified trial court system. It primarily consists of the Circuit Court, which handles serious criminal cases, major civil disputes, and appeals. It also houses the District Court, which has jurisdiction over criminal misdemeanors, civil actions under $10,000, and small claims. Additionally, Baldwin County has the Probate Court, which adjudicates all probate matters in the county. The contact information for courthouses in Baldwin County are as follows:

Baldwin County -28th judicial circuit
Baldwin County Courthouse
312 Courthouse Square, Suite 10
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Phone: (251) 937-9561

Fairhope Satellite Courthouse
1100 Fairhope Avenue
Fairhope, AL 36532
Phone: (251) 928-3002

Foley Satellite Courthouse
201 East Section Avenue
Foley, AL 36535
Phone: (251) 943-5061

Baldwin County Probate Court
220 Courthouse Square
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Phone: (251) 937-0230
Fax: (251) 580-1883

Baldwin County Circuit Court Case Search

The Circuit Clerk of Baldwin County is the custodian of records for cases, including civil cases where the disputed amount exceeds $10,000, criminal felony cases, and all appealed cases from lower courts adjudicated in the Baldwin County Circuit Court.

Individuals may use the Alabama Court Access portal to search for records of cases handled in this court. Name-based and case number-based searches cost $9.99 per search. For a one-time payment of $29.99, individuals can also monitor circuit case proceedings throughout the lifetime of a case.

Alternatively, interested individuals can search for or obtain copies of Baldwin County Circuit Court records by completing and submitting a records request form to the Circuit Clerk's office, in person, or by mail.

312 Courthouse Square
Suite 10
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Phone: (251) 937-0280
Fax: (251) 937-0277

Baldwin County District Court Records

Court cases handled in the Baldwin County District Court include criminal misdemeanor offenses, preliminary hearings for felony trials, civil dispute cases of not more than $10,000, and small claims cases not exceeding $6,000. The Circuit Clerk is responsible for the records of all cases heard in the District Court.

To obtain Baldwin County District Court records, interested parties should use the Alabama Court Access portal to look up these records online. A search for a district court record can be conducted by name or case number for $9.99 on the portal. Alternatively, record seekers may fill out the records request form and submit the completed form to the Circuit Clerk's office, either in person or by mail. The fees for conducting searches or obtaining copies of district court records from the Circuit Clerk's office are listed on the records request form.

312 Courthouse Square
Suite 10
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Phone: (251) 937-0280
Fax: (251) 937-0277

Baldwin County Criminal Records

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is the custodian of criminal records in the state, including for Baldwin County residents. Interested persons may obtain these records, including Baldwin county arrest, conviction, and sentence information on persons of interest, by completing and submitting the ALEA Application to Review Alabama Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) along with a copy of their current photo I.D. and a $25.00 payment (payable by money order or cashier's check) either in person or by mail to the Criminal Records Identification Unit of the ALEA at:

301 South Ripley Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: (866) 740-4762 or (334) 676-7897.
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 1511
Montgomery, AL 36102-1511.

Employers seeking to conduct criminal history and background checks on their current and prospective employees may use the Alabama Background Check System (ABC). Alternatively, individuals may obtain Baldwin County police reports and arrest records from the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office in person or online using the arrest search portal.

Baldwin County Sheriff's Office
Bay Minette Administration Office
310 Hand Avenue
Bay Minette, AL 36507.

Baldwin County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Records of criminal cases handled in Baldwin County's circuit and district courts are available for online lookup via the Alabama Court Access portal. Individuals can conduct name-based or case-number-based searches for $9.99 per case or name. They can also monitor criminal case proceedings for the entire duration of a case adjudication for $29.99.

Alternatively, individuals may use the records request form to search for and obtain Baldwin County criminal case records from the Circuit Clerk's office by mail or in person at:

312 Courthouse Square
Suite 10
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Phone: (251) 937-0280
Fax: (251) 937-0277

To obtain copies of these records, requesters may be required to pay a $5.00 fee for the first 20 pages, $0.50 for each additional page, and $5 for each certification. Meanwhile, search fees include $10.00 for computerized records and $25.00 for paper and archived/microfilmed records.

Get Baldwin County Civil Court Records

Baldwin County civil court records are official files containing information on civil disputes and small claims cases adjudicated in both the circuit and district courts. Examples of these cases include personal injury lawsuits, eviction cases, contract disputes, and property disputes. The Circuit Clerk of Baldwin County is the custodian of all civil court records in the county.

Interested persons should use the Alabama Court Access portal to search for or look up Baldwin County civil court records by party names or case numbers. Alternatively, they may complete and submit the records request form by mail or in-person to the Circuit Clerk's Office to obtain copies of these records or search for them.

312 Courthouse Square
Suite 10,
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Phone: (251) 937-0280
Fax: (251) 937-0277

Baldwin County Family Court Records

Baldwin County family court records are files on family law cases adjudicated in the Baldwin Circuit Court (domestic relations division). These cases include divorce, child custody, domestic violence, child support and spousal support, and adoptions. While most family court records are public by law, some are exempt from public disclosure. These include adoption files, domestic violence records (especially those involving victims), and records involving minors.

To obtain disclosable family court records, interested parties should use the Alabama Court Access portal to look up these records online. Alternatively, they may contact the Circuit Clerk's Office to search for and obtain copies of disclosable Baldwin County family court case records. Requesters should fill out the records request form and submit it in person, by mail, or by fax to (251) 937-0277.

Baldwin County Circuit Clerk
312 Courthouse Square
Suite 10
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Phone: (251) 937-0280

Baldwin Dissolution of Marriage Records

Individuals who want to obtain records about the dissolution of a marriage in Baldwin County can:

• Contact the Circuit Clerk of Baldwin County by phone, in person, or by mail
• Use the Alabama Court Access portal to search for divorce record information online
• Contact the local Alabama County Health Department office in Baldwin County in-person, by phone, or by mail.

Baldwin County Marriage and Divorce Records

Marriage records are created when couples are joined in a legal union, while divorce records are created when courts dissolve marriages. The Probate Office maintains marriage records, while the Baldwin County Circuit Clerk is responsible for divorce records in the county.

Marriage and divorce records are considered vital records, and they are available to individuals upon request. However, only immediate family members or persons who demonstrate a legal right to the record can obtain copies of these records in Baldwin County.

To obtain Baldwin County marriage records, individuals should complete the Request for Certified Marriage Certificate form and submit the completed form by mail or in person at the address listed below. The fee for a certified copy of a marriage record is $3.00 per copy, payable by money order or cashier's check for mail requests, with additional options of cash or credit card for in-person requests.

Judge of Probate
Marriage Section
P.O. Box 459
Bay Minette, AL 36507-0459.

Alternatively, individuals may obtain a Baldwin County marriage record from the Alabama Department of Public Health by completing and submitting the Vital Records Request form by mail or in person at the local Baldwin County office of the Alabama Department of Public Health. Mailing instructions, physical address details, and fees are listed on the form.

On the other hand, to obtain divorce records, interested persons should contact the Circuit Clerk's Office by phone, in person, or by mail.

Circuit Clerk
312 Courthouse Square,
Suite 10,
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Phone: (251) 937-0280

They may also use the Alabama Court Access portal to lookup divorce records online. Additionally, they can use the Alabama Department of Public Health's Vital Records Request form to obtain Baldwin County divorce records by mail or in-person.

Baldwin Birth and Death Records

The Alabama Department of Public Health is the custodian of birth and death records for Alabama, including Baldwin County. Baldwin County birth records can be used as proof of identity and citizenship, while death records are necessary for claiming inheritance and survivor benefits. In Alabama, birth and death records are confidential. Therefore, only the subjects of these records, their immediate family members (parent/guardian, spouse, children, brother/sister), or legal representatives can access them.

Eligible individuals can obtain Baldwin County birth and death records through the Alabama Department of Public Health. They should complete the Vital Records Request form, indicating the record of interest, and submit the completed form in person or by mail to the ADPH to obtain copies of a birth or death record.

Alabama Department of Public Health
Center for Health Statistics
The RSA Tower
201 Monroe Street, Suite 1150
Montgomery, AL 36104
Office: (334) 206-5418
Fax: (334) 206-2659

Mailing Address:
Alabama Vital Records
P.O. Box 5625
Montgomery, AL 36103-5625.

The fee to obtain a copy of any of these records is $15.00, which includes one certified copy or a Certificate of Failure to Find. Additional copies cost $6.00 each.

Baldwin County Probate Court Records

The Baldwin County Probate Judge's Office maintains and provides public access to court records for estate administration, guardianship cases, and trust-related matters handled in the county's Probate Court.

To access or obtain copies of probate court records in Baldwin County, interested individuals can book an appointment and visit the Probate Court in person or send a mail request.

Baldwin County Probate Court
220 Courthouse Square
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Phone: (251) 937-0230
Fax: (251) 580-1883

Baldwin County Probate Court
P.O. Box 459
Bay Minette, Alabama 36507

Baldwin County Property Records

Baldwin County property records are official documents detailing the ownership, value, and history of real estate within Baldwin County. These records include deeds, mortgages, property tax assessments, liens, and zoning information. The Baldwin County Recorder's Office is the primary custodian of property records.

To access Baldwin County property records, search the "Deeds and Records" database or use the property tax search service. Alternatively, they may contact the recording division of the probate court in person at any of their locations or send mail requests. Physical visits are by appointment, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Probate Recording Division:
Bay Minette
220 Courthouse Square
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Phone: (251) 937-0230
Fax: (251) 580-1883

Fairhope
1100 Fairhope Avenue
Fairhope, AL 36532
Phone: (251) 928-3002
Fax: (251) 580-2594

Foley
201 East Section Avenue
Foley, AL 36535
Phone: (251) 943-5061
Fax: (251) 580-2588

Robertsdale
22251 Palmer Street
Robertsdale, AL 36567
Phone: (251) 943-5061
Fax: (251) 970-4097

Mailing Address:
Alabama Probate Judge's Office
Probate recording
P.O. Box 459
Bay Minette, AL 36507.

Baldwin County Court Records Online

In addition to official repositories, Baldwin County court records are available through third-party databases like Alabamacourtrecords.us. These databases compile public records from various government sources, including Baldwin County courthouses, and provide easy public access.

Individuals can generally search third-party sites for court records by name, case number, and location. While some third-party sites offer free access to Baldwin County court records, others may charge one-time or subscription fees to provide detailed court case records. However, these sites may have incomplete or outdated information. Hence, persons who use these sites to obtain public records should endeavor to verify the records obtained against official sources and avoid using third-party records for official purposes.