Jackson County Court Records

Jackson County court records include documents and materials relating to court proceedings in the county. Information that may be found in typical court records includes parties’ details, presiding officers, warrants, court orders, parties’ arguments, and hearing dates. Alabama court records play a crucial role in several stages of adjudication, including case preparation, court hearings, and appeals.

Are Court Records Public in Alabama County?

Yes, court records are public in Jackson County. The provisions of the Alabama Public Records Law allow members of the public to access official records kept by government agencies unless such records are declared confidential by law. Examples of confidential records include the following:

• Sealed records
• Juvenile records
• Adoption records
• Personal information of assault victims
• Financial information

Jackson County Court Records Search

There are several options to look up court records in Jackson County. Record seekers may request the records from the relevant court clerk in person or mail a written request to the clerk’s office. Jackson County court records may also be accessed online through government-provided websites and reliable third-party websites.

Jackson County Courts

Jackson County is part of the 38th Judicial Circuit of Alabama. The county's court system comprises the Circuit Court, District Court, Probate Court, and Municipal Courts. The Circuit Court is the county’s highest trial court with jurisdiction over domestic relations cases, felony criminal cases, and civil claims of over $20,000 to the exclusion of other courts. The District Court hears civil matters below $20,000 and misdemeanors. Probate matters fall within the authority of the probate court, while the Municipal Courts handle municipal ordinance violations.

Below are the locations of the courts in Jackson County:

Jackson County Circuit Court
Jackson County Courthouse
102 E Laurel St
P.O. Box 397
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Phone: (256) 574-9320
Fax: (256) 259-9981

Jackson County District Court
Jackson County Courthouse
102 E Laurel St
P.O. Box 397
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Phone: (256) 574-9320
Fax: (256) 259-9981

Jackson County Probate Court
Jackson County Courthouse
102 E Laurel St
P.O. Box 128
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Phone: (256) 574-9290
Fax: (256) 574-9318

Bridgeport Municipal Court
116 Jim B Thomas Ave
P.O. Box 747
Bridgeport, AL 35740
Phone: (256) 495-3892

Hollywood Municipal Court
29164 US Hwy 72
P.O. Box 240
Hollywood, AL 35752
Phone: (256) 259-4845 ext. 221

Pisgah Municipal Court
6100 County Rd 88
P.O. Box 2
Pisgah, AL 35765
Phone: (256) 451-3232

Scottsboro Municipal Court
916 S Broad St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Phone: (256) 259-2767
Fax: (256) 259-2773

Section Municipal Court
72 Dutton Rd
P.O. Box 310
Section, AL 35771
Phone: (256) 228-3280

Skyline Municipal Court
21638 AL Hwy 79
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Phone: (256) 587-3335
Fax: (256) 587-3145

Stevenson Municipal Court
104 Kentucky Ave
Stevenson, AL 35772
Phone: (256) 437-3000

Jackson County Criminal Records

Criminal records contain information about arrests, charges, convictions, and other criminal justice-related matters. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, local police departments, and courts are responsible for generating various components of these records within the county. Interested persons may request Jackson County arrest records and other criminal history records using the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Background Check System. Criminal records may also be accessed by mailing a completed Application to Review Alabama Criminal History Record Information along with applicable fees, required ID, and fingerprint card to

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Criminal Records and Identification Unit
301 S. Ripley Street
P.O. Box 1511
Montgomery, AL 36102-1511

Get Jackson County Civil Court Records

Jackson County civil court records include documents relating to civil matters handled by the Circuit and District Courts. Civil case records of both courts are maintained by the Circuit Clerk. Interested persons may access Jackson County civil court records through the statewide case records portal or by submitting a written request to the clerk’s office at:

Jackson County Courthouse
102 E Laurel Street
P.O. Box 397
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Phone: (256) 574-9320
Fax: (256) 259-9981

Jackson County Marriage Records

Anyone may obtain a marriage record in Jackson County by submitting sufficient information about the marriage and the applicable fees to the county’s Probate Office at:

102 E Laurel Street
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Phone: (256) 574-9280
Fax: (256) 574-9321

Jackson County marriage records may also be accessed by mailing a completed Vital Record Request Form along with the applicable fees and copy of a valid government ID to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) at:

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

Requests may also be made online through recommended third-party websites or by visiting the Jackson County Health Department in person at:

204 Liberty Lane
Scottsboro, AL 35769-4133
Phone: (256) 259-4161
Fax: (256) 259-1330

Jackson County Divorce Records

Jackson County divorce records, including petitions, decrees, and other documents used in marriage dissolution cases, are maintained by the Circuit Clerk. Interested persons may access these documents by contacting the Circuit Clerk’s office.

Similarly, the Alabama Department of Public Health grants public access to Jackson County divorce records at the state level. Interested persons may request copies of divorce records by mailing a completed Vital Record Request Form along with the applicable fees and copy of a valid government ID to the department. Requesters also have the option of submitting the required documents in person at the Jackson County Health Department. Additionally, requests for Jackson County divorce records may be made through ADPH-approved websites.

Jackson Birth and Death Records

The Alabama Department of Public Health maintains the records of births and deaths that occur in Jackson County. Under Alabama laws, birth records are considered confidential until 125 years after the date of birth, while death records remain protected from public access until 25 years after the date of death. Confidential records may be accessed by the record subject, close relatives, and legal representatives.

To request Jackson County birth and death records from the ADPH, fill out the Vital Record Request Form to the Alabama Vital Records Office and mail it along with applicable fees and valid ID to the department. Eligible requesters may also submit the form in person at the Jackson County Health Department or order the records online.

Jackson County Probate Court Records

Jackson County probate court records are official documents created from f probate matters within the county. Examples of such legal proceedings include cases on wills and trusts, guardianships and conservatorships, and the administration of estates. Interested persons may access Jackson County probate court records by requesting them from the county’s Probate Court at:

102 E Laurel Street
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Phone: (256) 574-9280
Fax: (256) 574-9321

Jackson County Property Records

Jackson County property records include official information about real estate value, ownership, and transactions within the county. Interested persons may access these records on the Jackson County Revenue Commissioner’s website or through the E-recordings feature on the Probate Court’s website.

Jackson County Court Records Online

Record seekers may find Jackson County public court records using third-party online resources like Alabamacourtrecords.us. Third-party websites often have a simplified case search feature that allows users to find records using a wide range of information, including case names and numbers. However, information on third-party websites may not be as comprehensive as the ones provided by official sources.