Marshall County Court Records

Court records in Marshall County refer to materials and documents created, received, or filed by courts in the county concerning judicial proceedings held in the court. Marshall County court records are a subset of Alabama court records that provide information on cases and actions carried out within county court jurisdiction. Examples of these records include decrees, orders, transcripts, motions, and dockets that provide information such as:

• Business or party name
• Case number, type, and status
• Relevant file or disposition dates
• Case description or summary
• Court and judge details
• Findings and judgment

Individuals may obtain these court records to enforce decisions, review proceedings, or prove certain actions or judgments.

Are Court Records Public in Marshall County?

Yes, court records fall under the umbrella of Marshall County public records as per Alabama Public Records Law. Individuals may access court records in Marshall County as long as the record is not confidential or expressly exempted from public disclosure by statute, in which case, the court will restrict access to eligible parties and authorized agencies.

As per state laws, court records may be inaccessible to the public if the record or information contained within it threatens personal privacy, individual welfare, or public safety. As such, exempted records may be partially available after the redaction of sensitive information or completely sealed from public access.

Marshall County Court Records Search

Interested individuals may access Marshall County court records by making requests, using public access terminals at the courthouse, using e-filing court systems, or searching third-party sites.

Court record searches through these channels generally involve providing case descriptions like party names, case numbers, and relevant dates. Other requirements may include visiting the court, subscribing to an e-filing application, or paying fees for search, copying, or certification services. Requesting confidential records may also require proof of claims or right to access in the form of valid IDs.

Marshall County Court Records Search by Name

Marshall County court records are accessible online, onsite, and through records requests to the custodian. Searching subscription-based court applications like AlaFile and UJSPortal requires users to provide party names or specific details like case numbers and file dates. These searches may be free or need payment per search.

Alternatively, some courthouses may provide onsite public access terminals that persons can use to access court case information for free. Individuals may also inspect records in person or direct copy requests to the specific Circuit, District, or Municipal Court that handled the case.

To request copies, identify the needed record and provide relevant case details like case number, names, and dates to help the clerk locate and retrieve the record. The court clerk can charge requesters reasonable fees for copying the record and other services requested. Persons seeking copies of restricted records may also have to present valid IDs or authorizing documents to prove their right to access the document.

Marshall County Courts

The court system in Marshall County consists of Circuit, District, Probate, and Municipal Courts of different jurisdictions located at:

Marshall County Circuit Court
Marshall County Courthouse
424 Blount Avenue,
Guntersville, AL 35976
Phone: (256) 571-7785

Marshall County Circuit Court
Marshall County Courthouse
200 W Main Street,
Albertville, AL 35950
Phone: (256) 878-4521

Marshall County District Court
Marshall County Courthouse
424 Blount Avenue,
Guntersville, AL 35976
Phone: (256) 571-7785

Marshall County District Court
Marshall County Courthouse
200 W Main Street,
Albertville, AL 35950
Phone: (256) 878-4521

Marshall County Probate Court
425 Gunter Avenue,
Room 110,
Guntersville, AL 35976
Phone: (256) 571-7764
Fax: (256) 571-7732

Albertville Municipal Court
200 Sand Mountain Drive,
Suite A,
Albertville, AL 35950
Phone: (256) 891-8291
Fax: (256) 891-8296

Arab Municipal Court
740 N Main Street,
Arab, AL 35016
Phone: (205) 586-3540

Boaz Municipal Court
101 Line Avenue,
P.O. Box 537,
Boaz, AL 35957
Phone: (256) 593-6476

Douglas Municipal Court
55 AL Highway 168,
P.O. Box 45,
Douglas, AL 35964
Phone: (256) 593-9531

Grant Municipal Court
4766 Main Street,
P.O. Box 70, Grant,
AL 35747
Phone: (256) 728-2007
Fax: (256) 728-5739

Guntersville Municipal Court
325 Gunter Avenue,
Guntersville, AL 35976
Phone: (256) 571-7579

Marshall County District Court Records

The civil and criminal divisions of the Marshall County District Court handle evictions, felony preliminary hearings, tort claims not exceeding $10,000, and certain misdemeanors or ordinance violations beyond the jurisdiction of Municipal Courts. Electronic access to records of these cases may be achievable with court e-filing systems, but this may be restricted to attorneys or registered subscribers.

Record seekers may use the public terminals at the Guntersville or Albertville courthouse where proceedings happened to find case information or direct requests to the clerk at:

Marshall County District Court
Marshall County Courthouse
424 Blount Avenue,
Guntersville, AL 35976
Phone: (256) 571-7785

Marshall County District Court
Marshall County Courthouse
200 W Main Street,
Albertville, AL 35950
Phone: (256) 878-4521

To request copies, requesters should describe the case with details like case number, party names, and file dates, identify the needed document, and pay service fees when required.

Marshall County Criminal Records

Marshall County criminal records are official summaries of an individual’s criminal activities. These records include the subject’s offenses, arrests, and court disposition details. However, while Marshall County arrest records are obtainable from local law enforcement agencies and disposition details from courts, these criminal justice agencies submit criminal information into a statewide repository.

Therefore, individuals seeking background checks for Marshall criminal records should direct requests to the Criminal Records Identification Unit of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). Record subjects can request personal, fingerprint-based background checks in person for $25 by providing notarized application forms, fees, valid ID, and fingerprint cards to:

301 S. Ripley Street,
Montgomery, AL 36104
(Adams Avenue side)

Otherwise, applicants may mail the application form, fingerprint cards, copy of valid ID, and fees in money order or cashier’s check to:

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Criminal Records and Identification Unit
ATTN: Background Checks
P.O. Box 1511
Montgomery, Alabama 36102-1511
Phone: (334) 676-7897

Qualified employers may also access comprehensive criminal records online with the Alabama Background Check system. Meanwhile, Marshall County arrest records are available from the specific arresting agency.

Marshall County Criminal Court Case Lookup

The Circuit Court and lower courts in Marshall County hear different types of criminal cases. The Alabama Court e-filing applications may help persons find and view Marshall court records online. Otherwise, searching for criminal case records may require individuals to first locate where the case was filed to make requests.

Usually, court clerks require requesters to provide relevant case details like case numbers, dates, and party names to locate records. Additionally, the clerk may provide a cost breakdown after receiving requests and wait for requesters to pay applicable fees before processing the request.

Get Marshall County Civil Court Records

Marshall County civil court records are documents that were received or created during civil court proceedings in the county. These records cover the civil case from when an aggrieved individual or business files a civil complaint against another to how the court resolves the case. These civil complaints usually involve family-related issues, tort claims, contract or agreement breaches, personal injury, property damage, etc.

Depending on the nature of the complaint, civil actions may be heard in different Marshall County courts. For instance, the Circuit Court (civil division) has the original jurisdiction for hearing all civil disputes where the claims exceed $10,000, whereas the District Court (civil division) hears lesser claims. Hence, to access civil court records, interested persons should direct requests to the specific court where proceedings took place or gain online access through the Alabama Court e-filing system.

Marshall County Family Court Records

Marshall County Circuit Clerk maintains records of family law cases filed in the Circuit Court’s Domestic Relations Division. These cases include divorce, annulment, paternity, alimony and spousal support, domestic violence, and child custody/support. The Circuit Clerk provides access to records of these cases in line with Alabama Public Records Law. Therefore, while adoption and juvenile records are unavailable to the public, individuals may access public records on divorces and other public cases through e-filing applications or upon request.

To request family court records in Marshall County, individuals should determine the needed document, prepare relevant case details, and direct their record request to:

Circuit Clerk,
133 South Emmett Street,
Albertville, AL 35950.

When required, requesters should pay appropriate search, duplication, and certification fees. Requesters must also provide IDs and documents like subpoenas or court orders to access confidential family court records.

Marshall County Marriage and Divorce Records

The Center for Health Statistics, Alabama Department of Public Health, maintains statewide marriage and divorce records and issues Marshall County vital records through the county’s Health Department. Anyone may request copies of Marshall County marriage certificates since August 1936 and divorce records since 1950 by mailed or in-person request to this department. The department charges $15 for the first copy and $6 for each extra copy ordered simultaneously.

Interested individuals may provide fees and marriage or divorce details like party names, event location, and date in person at:

Marshall County Health Department
150 Judy Smith Drive
Guntersville, Alabama 35976
Phone: (256) 582-3174
Fax: (256) 582-3548

Alternatively, mail completed application forms containing these details and appropriate fees in money order or check to:

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

Older Marshall County marriage records may be obtainable from the Clerk of the County Probate Court that issued the marriage license. Additionally, individuals may request records of divorces granted in the Domestic Relations Division or the Marshall County Circuit Court from the clerk at:

Circuit Clerk,
133 South Emmett Street,
Albertville, AL 35950.

Marshall Birth and Death Records

Records of births and deaths in Marshall County since 1908 are available at the Center for Health Statistics, Alabama Department of Public Health. This center allows the Marshall County Health Department to issue these records locally for $15 and an additional $6 for each extra copy ordered simultaneously.

However, Marshall County birth certificates are restricted to 125 years, and death records are restricted to 25 years. While restricted, these records are only accessible to

• Persons named on the birth certificate
• Record subject
• Subject’s child, parent, or legal guardian
• Subject’s grandchildren when demonstrating entitlement (death records)
• Subject’s spouse
• Subject’s sibling
• Legal representatives of the subject, family, or estate
• Informant named on the death record

To request Marshall County birth records and death records, eligible individuals may submit application forms, applicable fees, IDs, and other requirements in person at:

Marshall County Health Department
150 Judy Smith Drive
Guntersville, Alabama 35976
Phone: (256) 582-3174
Fax: (256) 582-3548

Requesters may also mail application forms, copy of valid ID, fees in money order or check, and other requirements to:

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

Marshall County Probate Court Records

The Marshall County Probate Court has original jurisdiction over proceedings involving a decedent’s will, estate administration, guardianships and conservatorships, involuntary mental health commitments, adoptions, and other related actions. The Probate Office maintains all records related to these matters and issues them in line with the state’s Public Records Law.

Individuals interested in obtaining copies of Probate Court records should determine the needed document, gather relevant case details, and direct requests to the Probate Office at:

425 Gunter Avenue,
Suite 110
Guntersville, AL 35976
Phone: (256) 571-7764
Fax: (256) 571-7732

Marshall County Property Records

Marshall County property records contain important information on land or real estate in the county. These records describe a property and offer information about its characteristics, such as the names of the parcel's present and former owners, maps, property assessment value, and tax.

The Revenue Commissioner’s Office in Marshall County maintains records and information regarding property appraisals, assessments, taxes, and characteristics within the county. Individuals may conduct property searches by name, address, PIN, or parcel/account number on the Revenue Commissioner’s online portal or direct requests to:

424 Blount Avenue,
Guntersville, AL 35976
Phone: (256) 571-7743

Additionally, the Marshall County Probate Office records deeds, mortgages, and other related land records. Interested persons may conduct an online land record search or direct requests to:

425 Gunter Avenue
Suite 110
Guntersville, AL 35976
Phone: (256) 571-7764
Fax: (256) 571-7732
Email: Probate@marshallco.org

Marshall County Court Records Online

Marshall County court records are available online through third-party websites such as Alabamacourtrecords.us. These resources operate independently of the state government and offer users the convenience of not being limited by geographical location. Hence, interested parties can conduct searches from anywhere with details like names of parties in a case, case numbers, court location, and filing dates to find records of interest within this database.

However, it is also important to note that because third-party sites are not government-sponsored, record availability may differ from official channels, and the validity of information collected on these platforms may be difficult to verify.