Marion County Court Records

Marion County, Alabama, court records are official documents that provide a complete account of cases and legal proceedings in the county. The judiciary maintains these records by law, including rulings, decrees, court orders, judgments, and hearing information from civil, criminal, probate, and other case types. Record seekers may also find Marion County arrest records as part of criminal case records if the arrest led to legal proceedings.

Are Court Records Public in Marion County?

The Alabama Public Records Act classified court records as public information accessible by every citizen unless specifically restricted by law. Court records may be requested from the court's records custodians, who maintain them and answer access requests. Examples of records from public view include information restricted by attorney-client privilege, records related to ongoing criminal investigations, information that would identify victims of a crime, and juvenile court records.

Marion County Court Records Search

Various options, including the following, are open to record seekers for Marion County court record searches.

• Court record requests can be made in person or by mail through the Marion County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.
• Record seekers may look up court records online using the Just One Look public access database run by the Alabama Judiciary.
• Third-party court record websites provide an alternative to government-owned resources.

Marion County Courts

The Alabama court system operates several types of courts serving different purposes and jurisdictions: Circuit, District, Probate, and Municipal Courts. The following are the locations of these courts operating in Marion County.

Marion County Circuit Court
Marion County Courthouse
132 Military St S, P.O. Box 1595,
Hamilton, AL 35570
Phone: (205) 921-1943
Fax: (205) 952-9851

Marion County District Court
Marion County Courthouse
132 Military St S, P.O. Box 1595,
Hamilton, AL 35570
Phone: (205) 921-1943
Fax: (205) 952-9851

Marion County Probate Court
Marion County Courthouse
132 Military St S, P.O. Box 1687,
Hamilton, AL 35570
Phone: (205) 921-2471

Bear Creek Municipal Court
341 Main St, P.O. Box 186,
Bear Creek, AL 35543
Phone: (205) 486-4707

Guin Municipal Court
7500 US Hwy 43, P.O. Box 249,
Guin, AL 35563
Phone: (205) 468-2242

Hackleburg Municipal Court
314 1st Ave, P.O. Box 279,
Hackleburg, AL 35564
Phone: (205) 935-3133

Hamilton Municipal Court
422 2nd St SW, P.O. Box 188,
Hamilton, AL 35570
Phone: (205) 921-9027
Fax: (205) 921-2220

Winfield Municipal Court
Winfield City Hall
111 Bankhead Hwy, P.O. Box 710,
Winfield, AL 35594
Phone: (205) 487-4337

Marion County Criminal and Civil Records

Record seekers may obtain Marion County criminal and civil court records by contacting the Marion County Circuit Court Clerk. Record requests can be submitted in person or by mail to the clerk at:

Marion County Courthouse
132 Military St S, P.O. Box 1595,
Hamilton, AL 35570

Available records include decrees, rulings, judgments, motions, and other documents from civil cases and criminal case records. Marion County arrest records may also be included as part of criminal case records if the arrest resulted in legal proceedings. For further information, record seekers may call the clerk’s office at (205) 921-7451.

Civil and Criminal records are also available online via the Just One Look online public access database. Users will require a subscription to access documents on the database.

Marion County Marriage Records

Marion County marriage records are public information under Alabama law and open to public access. Record seekers may obtain marriage records from the Marion County Probate Court located at:

Marion County Probate Court
Marion County Courthouse
132 Military St S, P.O. Box 1687,
Hamilton, AL 35570

Requests should contain details accurate enough to identify the record, such as the couple's names, including maiden names, the date, and the location of the marriage. The Probate Court Online Services website also provides an online platform to look up Marion County marriage records.

The Alabama Department of Public Health, Vital Records Department, also issues Marriage records.

Marion County Divorce Records

Marion County divorce records are public records accessible to anyone who completes the procedure and makes a successful request. Interested parties may obtain these records from the Marion County Circuit Court Clerk, their custodian. Record seekers may submit a written request for a divorce record in person or by mail to the clerk’s office at:

Marion County Courthouse
132 Military St S, P.O. Box 1595,
Hamilton, AL 35570

The request must contain information to find the divorce record, such as the couple's names, the case number of the divorce, the date, and the location of the divorce. Divorce records typically also incur a fee. Contact the clerk’s office at (205) 921-7451 for more comprehensive instructions on requesting a divorce record.

Marion Birth Records

In Alabama, birth records are not public information until 125 years after the birth. Before the time limit, access is restricted to the person on the record, their parents, legal guardians or representatives, spouses, siblings, and children. Birth records are valuable documents useful for registering for social security, driver’s licenses, and passports, or determining an individual’s identity and citizenship.

Marion County birth records may be obtained from the Marion County Health Department. Record seekers can make requests by submitting a completed English or Spanish application with the birth section filled out in person or by mail to:

Marion County Health Department
2448 Military Street South
Hamilton, Alabama 35570

Record seekers are expected to provide a valid ID during their request or include a copy in their mailed request with the form. The search fee for birth records is $15, which includes a certified copy of the record. Extra copies ordered at the same time cost $6 each.

Marion Death Records

Death records in Alabama become public 25 years after the event. Only immediate family and legal representatives may request the records before the 25 years is up. Requests for death certificates can be made to the Marion County Health Department. Death records are typically used for genealogy research and inheritance matters.

Record seekers may request death records by filling out and submitting an application ( English or Spanish ) in person or by mail to:

Marion County Health Department
2448 Military Street South
Hamilton, Alabama 35570

Valid identification is necessary to obtain a death record that has not become public information. Death certifications cost an initial search fee of $15 that covers one copy. Any additional copies simultaneously cost $6 each. Record seekers may contact the county health departments at (205) 921-3118.

Marion County Probate Court Records

Marion County Probate Court records detail cases involving probate matters in the county, including guardianships, estates, wills, commitments, and mental health issues. These records may be obtained by submitting a written request to the Marion County Probate Court at:

Marion County Probate Court
Marion County Courthouse
132 Military St S, P.O. Box 1687,
Hamilton, AL 35570

The request can be submitted in person or by mail and should contain sufficient information to identify and locate the record. Interested parties may contact the probate court at (205) 921-2471 or marionprobate@gmail.com for more details on record requests, such as copy fees, request procedures, and processing time.

Marion County Probate Court Records may also be available online on the Probate Court Online Services website.

Marion County Property Records

Marion County property records include deeds, mortgages, trusts, and titles. They typically document property and transactions involving land and property. The Marion County Probate Judge’s Office maintains these records and answers record requests.
Interested persons may request property records by submitting a request to the Probate Judge's Office in person or by mail at:

Marion County Probate Court
Marion County Courthouse
132 Military St S, P.O. Box 1687,
Hamilton, AL 35570

Record seekers may contact the office by calling (205) 921-2471 or emailing marionprobate@gmail.com for more information about property records from the probate judge.

The Probate Court Online Services website also provides access to some Marion County property and land records. Record seekers may also try the Marion County Public GIS portal maintained by the revenue commissioner for access to property records, including property maps, parcel data, ownership details, and tax assessments.

Marion County Court Records Online

Alabamacourtrecords.us and similar third-party websites offer users a convenient alternative for accessing public Marion County court records online. These sites provide simple user interfaces where record seekers may search for records using relevant criteria such as party names, case numbers, and dates. Users may also be able to print or download copies of these records directly from the platform, saving effort and time. It should be noted that third-party websites operate without any government affiliation. Hence, the records they provide may not be accurate or up-to-date.