Escambia County Court Records

Escambia County court records are the official documentation of proceedings, outcomes, and judicial activities as cases move through the county court system. These records typically include case details, parties-involved information, evidence, court motions, hearing transcripts, orders, judgments, and financial settlements (in civil cases).

Escambia County court records help the public or interested persons track legal cases, research court actions or outcomes, provide a source of legal reference for previous legal matters, and promote transparency and accountability within the local judicial system.

Are Court Records Public in Escambia County?

Yes. Escambia County court records are public under Alabama's Open Records Law (Sections 36-12-40 and 36-12-41, Code of Alabama 1975). This law grants individuals the right to access, review, and obtain court records from their custodians. However, some records are exempt from public access if restricted by law or court orders. These include:

• Juvenile court records
• Adoption records
• Domestic violence case records
• Expunged or sealed court records
• Unexecuted criminal warrants
• Records sealed by court orders
• Court records related to ongoing law enforcement investigations
• Records about Nolle-pressed charges
• Financial information or status of parties in civil cases.

Escambia County Court Records Search

To search Escambia County court records, individuals can:

• Use the Alabama Trial Courts portal
• Visit the Circuit Clerk's office or a local courthouse in person
• Send email requests to the Circuit Clerk’s Office
• Use online aggregate websites.

Escambia County Courts

The Escambia County court system includes a circuit, district, probate, and municipal courts. The contact information for these courts is listed below:

Escambia County Circuit Court
Escambia County Courthouse
314 Belleville Avenue
P.O. Box 856
Brewton, AL 36427
Phone: (251) 867-0225

Escambia County District Court
Escambia County Courthouse
314 Belleville Avenue
P.O. Box 856
Brewton, AL 36427
Phone: (251) 867-0225

Escambia County Probate Court (Brewton)
Escambia County Courthouse
314 Belleville Avenue
P.O. Box 557
Brewton, AL 36427
Phone: (251) 867-0301

Escambia County Probate Court (Altmore)
8600 Highway 31
Atmore, AL 36502
Phone: (251) 368-5371

Atmore Municipal Court
201 E Louisville Avenue
P.O. Box 1297
Atmore, AL 36504
Phone: (251) 368-3593
Fax: (251) 368-1841

Brewton Municipal Court
1010 Douglas Avenue
P.O. Box 368
Brewton, AL 36427
Phone: (251) 809-1760
Fax: (251) 809-1764

East Brewton Municipal Court
615 Forrest Avenue
P.O. Box 2010
East Brewton, AL 36427
Phone: (251) 867-4091
Fax: (251) 867-4283

Escambia County Criminal and Civil Records

Criminal cases heard in Escambia County include felony and misdemeanor offense matters. In contrast, civil cases adjudicated in the county include contract disputes, personal injury cases, small claims, property disputes, landlord-tenant disputes, and evictions. These cases are handled in the Escambia County Circuit and District Court. The Circuit Clerk is the custodian of Escambia County criminal and civil court records.

Interested persons can request these records by submitting a completed “request for record search and/or copies of court records” form to the Escambia County Circuit Clerk’s office in person during business hours, Monday through Friday, or by mail at:

Escambia County Circuit Clerk
314 Belleville Avenue
Room 214
P.O. Box 856
Brewton, AL 36426
Phone: (251) 867-0305

Alternatively, they can search for these records online via the “Alabama Court Access” portal. Criminal, civil, and small claims records can be searched by name or case number. Fees include $9.99 per name or case number search, $5.00 for image lookup (covering the first 20 pages and $0.50 per page thereafter), and $19.99 or $29.99 for district or circuit case monitoring for the case's lifetime.

Escambia County Marriage Records

The Escambia County probate office is responsible for Escambia County marriage records. These records officially certify the legal union of two individuals. They contain the names of the spouses, the date and place of the marriage, and the officiant's name.

Individuals who wish to obtain Escambia County marriage records should contact the probate office in person or by mail. Information such as the spouses' full names before marriage, the marriage date, and the location should be provided to facilitate a request. Copying fees may apply.

Escambia County Probate Office (Brewton location)
314 Belleville Avenue
Suite 205
Brewton, AL 36426
Phone: (251) 867-0301

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 557
Brewton, Alabama 36427

Escambia County Probate Judge (Atmore location)
8600 Highway 31
Atmore, AL 36502
Phone: (251) 368-5371

Alternatively, individuals may obtain Escambia County marriage records from the Alabama Department of Public Health by completing and submitting a vital records request form.

Escambia County Divorce Records

Escambia County divorce records officially certify the legal dissolution of marriages. The Escambia County Circuit Clerk is the official custodian of divorce records. To obtain these records, interested individuals should contact the Circuit Clerk in-person, by mail, or by phone.

Escambia County Circuit Clerk
314 Belleville Avenue, Room 214
P.O. Box 856
Brewton, AL 36426
Phone: (251) 867-0305

Alternatively, individuals can look up divorce records online via the Alabama Court Access portal or obtain them from the Alabama Department of Public Health by submitting a completed ADPH's vital records request form.

Escambia County Birth Records

Escambia County birth records are used to verify identity and citizenship and facilitate access to legal documents such as passports and driver's licenses. The Escambia County Health Department (vital records) is the custodian of these records in Escambia and has on file birth records from 1908 to the present. However, only immediate family members and others with just cause can request birth certificates. Under Alabama law, remain restricted to the public until 125 years have passed.

To obtain copies of these records, eligible persons should submit a completed “vital record application” form in person to the Escambia County Health Department at:

Escambia County Health Department - Atmore Branch
8600 Highway 31 North
Atmore, AL 36502
Phone: (251) 368-9188
Fax: (251) 368-9189

Escambia County Health Department - Brewton Branch
1115 Azalea Place
Brewton, AL 36426
Phone: (251) 867-5765
Fax: (251) 867-5179

The cost is $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for additional copies obtained together.

Escambia County Death Records

Interested persons can obtain Escambia County death records from 1908 until the present from the Escambia County Health Department. They can be obtained by immediate family members and anyone showing just cause to get them. Death records cost $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for additional copies obtained together.

Eligible persons can obtain Escambia County death records by submitting a completed “vital record application” form in person to the Escambia County Health Department at:

Escambia County Health Department - Atmore Branch
8600 Highway 31 North
Atmore, Alabama 36502
Phone: (251) 368-9188
Fax: (251) 368-9189

Escambia County Health Department - Brewton Branch
1115 Azalea Place
Brewton, AL 36426
Phone: (251) 867-5765
Fax: (251) 867-5179

Escambia County Probate Court Records

Escambia County probate court records contain official records of estate administration, guardianship, conservatorship, trust, and will matters handled in the Probate Court. The Escambia County Probate Judge is the official custodian of these records.

Interested individuals seeking to obtain copies of Escambia County probate court records should submit in-person or mail requests to the Escambia County Probate Judge at:

Escambia County Probate Judge (Brewton location)
314 Belleville Avenue
Suite 205
Brewton, AL 36426
Phone: (251) 867-0301

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 557
Brewton, AL 36427

Escambia County Probate Judge (Atmore location)
8600 Highway 31
Atmore, AL 36502
Phone: (251) 368-5371

Escambia County Property Records

Escambia County property records contain information on real estate and personal properties in the county. They reveal information on ownership, market value, location, and descriptions. Examples of documents persons can find in property records include deeds, mortgages, and liens.

The Escambia County Probate Judge is the official custodian of property records in the county and is responsible for recording, preserving, and providing public access to these records. Additionally, the Escambia County Tax Assessor's Office keeps records of property documents and files in Escambia County.

Interested persons should contact the Escambia County Probate Judge's Office in person or by mail to request these records.

Escambia County Probate Judge (Brewton location)
314 Belleville Avenue
Suite 205
Brewton, AL 36426
Phone: (251) 867-0301

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 557
Brewton, AL 36427

Escambia County Probate Judge (Atmore location)
8600 Highway 31
Atmore, AL 36502
Phone: (251) 368-5371

Similarly, individuals can submit requests to the Escambia County Tax Assessor's Office for property records at:

Tax Assessor Public GIS Map
P.O. Box 556
Brewton, AL 36427
Atmore: (251) 368-8078
Brewton: (251) 867-0303

Alternatively, interested persons may search the "online property information" website for information on Escambia County properties.

Escambia County Court Records Online

Escambia County court records are also available to interested individuals through third-party resources such as Alabamacourtrecords.us. These resources provide convenient access to public court files and documents from courthouses across multiple jurisdictions, including Escambia County. These sites typically offer easy-to-use, searchable databases that allow users to view and, in some cases, download court records directly. However, these platforms operate independently of any government agency. As such, the accuracy, volume, and reliability of case records on these sites may vary.