Lauderdale County Court Records

Lauderdale County court records is the general term describing records of legal actions such as court cases within the county. These records are generated and maintained by the local judiciary and its officials. These records are available in different forms including typed documents, photocopies, videos, audio, maps, pictures, and many more.

The local judiciary maintains records for various reasons from accountability of the courts to study and research materials for anyone who needs to understand the legal system. Examples of court records include court schedules, dockets, rulings, motions, depositions, judgments, and other case documentation. Although these records are maintained by their custodians in the Lauderdale County judiciary, they are still considered Alabama court records.

Are Court Records Public in Lauderdale County?

According to the Alabama Public Law(Title 36 Chapter 12), citizens are granted the right to inspect and copy public writings except where the statute restricts it. These public records are general to request from the public but some records may be classified as confidential by law. This means that these records are restricted exceptions by law from the public view.

The following information contains examples of records that may be restricted or fully exempted from disclosure under Alabama law.

• Any records that would affect the security or safety of persons, structures, and facilities
• Any information the public disclosure of which would be detrimental to the best interests of the public
• Records of cases involving minors and juveniles
• Personal information the disclosure of which would be a violation of privacy
• Records that come under legal privilege such as attorney-client privilege or medical records under doctor-patient privilege

Usually restricted records may still be accessible by the public, either by obtaining a court order or by accessing the record with the exempted parts removed/redacted.

Lauderdale County Court Records Search

There are several options available to members of the public who require Lauderdale County court records. A court record search can be made via any of the following methods.

• Contact the Lauderdale County Circuit Clerk
• Visit the Lauderdale County Court location where the case was heard
• Use any of the online resources provided by the Alabama Judiciary(Alabama Trial Court System)
• Contact a reliable third-party records website

Lauderdale County Court Records Search by Name

There are several options in place to search for Lauderdale County court records. Record seekers may obtain court records by visiting the Lauderdale County Circuit Courthouse in person. While there they may make a request with staff or may be able to look up court records using any public terminals at the courthouse. They may also send a written request by mail to the circuit court clerk at:

Lauderdale County Courthouse
200 S Court St, P.O. Box 776,
Florence, AL 35630

It is advised to call the circuit court at (256) 760-5728 and inquire about the record request process including details about any copy fees and search fees before visiting the courthouse.

Online requests are available on the Alabama Trial Court System “Just One Look”. By creating an account on the database, users gain the ability to look up Lauderdale County court records online by using names and case numbers as search criteria. After registration on the website, name-based searches and Case number searches cost $9.99 per search. Copying records or downloading images costs $5 for the first 20 pages and $0.50 for each additional page. The database also offers case monitoring for the lifetime of a case for a district ($19.99 per case) or a Circuit($29.99 per case) court cases.

Lauderdale County Courts

The trial court system in Alabama consists of different types of courts including Circuit Courts, District Courts, Probate Courts, and Municipal Courts. All the court locations operating in Lauderdale County Alabama are listed below.

Lauderdale County Circuit Court
Lauderdale County Courthouse
200 S Court St, P.O. Box 776,
Florence, AL 35631
Phone: (256) 760-5728
Fax: (256) 760-5727

District Courts in Lauderdale County
Lauderdale County District Court
Lauderdale County Courthouse
200 S Court St, P.O. Box 776,
Florence, AL 35631
Phone: (256) 760-5728
Fax: (256) 760-5727

Probate Courts in Lauderdale County
Lauderdale County Probate Court
200 S Court St, P.O. Box 1059,
Florence, AL 35631
Phone: (256) 760-5804

Municipal Courts in Lauderdale County
Florence Municipal Court
651 S Seminary St,
Florence, AL 35630
Phone: (256) 760-6625
Fax: (256) 760-6509

Killen Municipal Court
319 JC Mauldin Hwy, P.O. Box 27,
Killen, AL 35645
Phone: (256) 757-1246

Lexington Municipal Court
11060 Hwy 101, P.O. Box 457,
Lexington, AL 35648
Phone: (256) 229-5221

Rogersville Municipal Court
36 Wheeler St, P.O. Box 540,
Rogersville, AL 35652
Phone: (256) 247-5446
Fax: (256) 247-1777

Lauderdale County District Court Records

In Lauderdale County, the circuit court is the main trial court with jurisdiction over all types of cases. Although the Circuit and District courts share jurisdiction over some types of cases, most times cases will be heard in the circuit court. Listed below are some of the cases heard by the Lauderdale County Courts.

• Criminal cases
• Civil cases
• Misdemeanors
• Juvenile/family
• Probate cases

Lauderdale County Criminal Records

In Lauderdale County, criminal records such as criminal background checks can be obtained from the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).

Record seekers may be able to obtain criminal history records for Lauderdale County by contacting the sheriff’s office. They may visit the sheriff’s office in person or mail a written request to the postal address at:

Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 1710
Florence, Alabama 35631

Inquires about Lauderdale County arrest and criminal records can be made by calling the sheriff’s office at (256) 760-5757.

There are two options for obtaining criminal histories from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Requests can be made by completing the Application to Review Alabama Criminal History Record Information (CHRI). The completed form can be returned in person at 301 S. Ripley Street, Montgomery, AL 36104, or mailed to the office at:

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Criminal Records and Identification Unit
ATTN: Background Checks
PO. Box 1511
Montgomery, Alabama 36102–1511

A copy of a valid photo ID must be shown at the in-person application or included in any mailed packages. A copy of the criminal history report will cost $25 and any additional copies ordered at the same time will cost $5 each. Any questions can be directed to the ALEA at (334) 676-7897.

Criminal histories and background checks can also be obtained from the ALEA online. The Alabama Background Check System is a subscription-based website maintained by the agency for looking up current and prospective employees. Members who create an account can access a comprehensive and up-to-date criminal records database. Anyone with questions regarding the Alabama Background Check program by calling 1(866) 740-4762 or (334) 676-7897.

Lauderdale County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Lauderdale County criminal court cases can be looked up in various ways. Record seekers have the option to look up criminal court case records at the Lauderdale County Circuit Court or online using the Alabama Trial Court System database “Just One Look”.

Interested parties may be able to obtain criminal case records by visiting the county circuit court and either using the public terminals or making a verbal request. For more information about criminal court case records requests, call the circuit court at (256) 760-5728 before visiting the courthouse.

Record seekers may also create an account on the Just One Look database. Users on the database can search for criminal case records by name or case number for a fee of $9.99 per case. Copies of the records can also be downloaded from the databases for $5 for the first 20 pages and $0.50 for each additional page.

Get Lauderdale County Civil Court Records

Lauderdale County civil court records are records generated by civil court cases within the county’s jurisdiction. Examples of these records include disputes, motions, judgments, rulings, docket information, and other forms of documentation. These records may be obtained from the Lauderdale County Circuit Court.

Record seekers may obtain Lauderdale County civil court records by contacting the circuit courthouse. Record seekers may visit the courthouse in person or mail a written request to the circuit court. They may also be able to use any public terminals available at the courthouse to search for court records including civil court records. For inquiries regarding requesting civil court records, requesters may call the courthouse at (256) 760-5728.

Online requests are available via the Alabama Trail Court Records database. This database allows its users to search for civil court records by name or case number. Record seekers may also download results directly from the website for a copy fee.

Lauderdale County Family Court Records

Lauderdale County family court records are records of cases involving domestic relations such as divorce, adoption, juveniles, legal separations, parental rights, and child custody. These types of cases may be heard at the Lauderdale County Circuit Court.

To obtain family court records in Lauderdale County, record seekers must go through the circuit court. They can either visit the courthouse in person or send a mailed request to the circuit court at:

Lauderdale County Courthouse
200 S Court St, P.O. Box 776,
Florence, AL 35631

The circuit courthouse may also have public computer terminals that visitors may use to perform searches on their own. Requesters must be able to provide information about the record such as case numbers and names of parties involved. It is recommended that prospective visitors call the courthouse at (256) 760-5728 before they visit to inquire about records request processes and any corresponding search or copy fees.

Most domestic relations records can be obtained online using the Alabama Trial Court Records System. The Just One Look public access database allows its users to search for court records online and download or print for a fee. Name-based and case-number searches cost $9.99 per search while printing or downloading images from the website will cost $5 for the first 20 pages and $0.50 for each additional page. It should be noted that prospective users may need to create an account with the database to use all its facilities.

Lauderdale County Marriage and Divorce Records

Lauderdale County marriage and divorce records can be obtained from the Lauderdale County Health Department. In Alabama, these records are unrestricted and can be accessed by anybody who can pay the attached fee and provide enough details to search and find the records.

An applicant must visit the Lauderdale Health Department in person to obtain Lauderdale County marriage or divorce certificates. They may be able to obtain records while they wait if they arrive during business hours. They may also fill out and submit the Vital Records Request Application available in English and Spanish and mail it to the state vital records office at:

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

A certified copy of marriage and divorce records cost $15 for the first copy and $6 for every additional copy ordered at the same time. The first payment is a nonrefundable search fee and if non record is found the requester will receive a Certificate of Failure to Find. payment can be made with a check or money order payable to the State Board of Health.

Lauderdale Birth and Death Records

Lauderdale County birth and death records are vital records important when verifying an individual’s identity including their age, nationality, and genealogy. By law in Alabama, birth and death records are restricted records only becoming public 125 years and 25 years after the event occurred respectively. Before these time limits have passed the following eligible persons can access these records.

• The subject of the record(birth records)
• Parents of the subject
• Spouse of the subject
• Children and grandchildren of the subject
• Siblings of the subject
• The legal representative of the subject
• An informant listed on the death certificate as providing information

Lauderdale County birth and death certificates can be obtained from the local health department. The Lauderdale County Health Department offers citizens the following options for obtaining these records.

• Download and print out the Vital Record Application form in English or Spanish and mail it with the correct fees to:

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

• Visit the Lauderdale County Health Department with the completed form in person and make the request directly. Most walk-in requests for these records can be completed while the requester waits.

The search fees for a birth or death certificate is $15 which covers one certified copy of the record. It is non refundable and if no record is available requesters will receive a “certificate of failure to find”. Any extra records ordered at the same time cost $6 each. Expediting a request will cost an additional $15. Payment is accepted in cash during in-person request but only checks and money orders payable to the “State Board of Health” are accepted during mailed requests.

Lauderdale County Probate Court Records

Lauderdale County probate court records are records of cases concerning wills, estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and other probate matters. These cases are heard by the Lauderdale County Probate Court which also acts as custodian for their records.

Lauderdale County probate court records may be accessed by contacting the Lauderdale County Probate Court. Record seekers may visit the probate court in person or mail a request to the court at:

Lauderdale County Probate Court
200 S Court St, P.O. Box 1059,
Florence, AL 35631

For advice about requesting Lauderdale County probate court records including details of any fees involved contact the probate court at (256) 760-5804.

Some probate court records may also be available online using the Alabama Trial Courts Records public Access database “Just One Look”. Record seekers may create an account on the database to have access to copies of various records from Lauderdale County courts for a fee.

Lauderdale County Property Records

Lauderdale County Property records are records of property and any type of business involving property within the county. These records involve deeds, trusts, mortgages, liens, valuations, tax assessments, and any other property transaction. In Lauderdale county these records are maintained by the Lauderdale County Probate Court and Revenue Commissioner

Property records in the custody of the probate court include deeds and mortgages and can be obtained by visiting the probate court in person. Record seekers may also mail written requests containing details of the record required such as address, legal description, and owner’s name to the court. For further information about obtaining property records from the probate court, record seekers may call (256) 760-5804.

The Lauderdale County Revenue Commissioner is custodian of property records regarding taxes and assessments of property. For information about how to obtain these records visit the revenue commissioner’s office in person or call before the visit at (256) 760-5787.

Some Lauderdale County property records are also available online via the Lauderdale County Property Search page. Visitors to the website can search for property information through various criteria such as property owner’s name, property address, and parcel number.

Lauderdale County Court Records Online

Third-party websites including Alabamacourtrecords.us may provide record seekers relative ease when looking up Lauderdale County court records. Such websites are easily accessible from anywhere with an internet-capable device and an internet connection. The website also provides user-friendly interfaces and search tools that help users find records using simple search criteria such as names or case numbers. Record seekers can take advantage of this to save some time and effort especially if they cannot visit courthouses in person. However, it should be mentioned that these records are not affiliated with government bodies so the records they provide may not be updated or accurate.