Mobile County Circuit Court Case Search

Under the Alabama court system, counties operate with Circuit Courts instead of Superior Courts. Records from this court are maintained for various reasons, including as proof that the correct steps and procedures are followed during legal proceedings.

Record custodians, such as the Mobile County Circuit Court Clerk, are responsible for maintaining these records and answering court record requests. Court records requests may become necessary for various reasons, including case reviews, background checks, legal matters, and academic studies.

What Kinds of cases have been heard in Mobile County Circuit Court?

The Mobile County Circuit Court serves the county as the Superior Court and the main trial court. It handles all types of court cases and maintains general jurisdiction over them. The circuit court criminal division hears criminal misdemeanors, felonies, and some lesser offenses. Jurisdiction over some criminal cases may be shared with the local District Court.

Cases heard by the Circuit Court civil division include claims that amount to over $10,000 and most domestic relations cases. The Circuit Court also hears probate cases, including involuntary commitments and estate administration, when such cases are transferred from the local probate Court. The Mobile County Circuit Court has a division referred to as the Family Court that handles domestic cases involving child support, child custody, paternity, and cases concerning juveniles.

Mobile County Circuit Court

The Court system in Alabama consists of Circuit, District, Probate, and Municipal Courts. The Circuit Court is the main trial court and hears cases varying from criminal felonies to civil cases with high financial penalties. As the court with general jurisdiction, county residents seeking legal solutions to serious cases will generally have their cases heard at the Circuit Court.

Listed below are the locations of the Circuit Courts in Mobile County.

Mobile County Circuit Court
Government Plaza
205 Government St, #913,
Mobile, AL 36644
Phone: (251) 574-8806
Civil: (251) 574-8420
Criminal: (251) 574-8430
Domestic Relations: (251) 574-8441
Fax: (251) 574-8796

Mobile County Family Court
Strickland Youth Facility
2315 Costarides St,
Mobile, AL 36617
Phone: (251) 574-1450

Mobile County Case Lookup

Record seekers may look up Mobile County Circuit Court Records using the following options.

Online Searches

Record seekers may look up Mobile County Circuit Court records online using Alabama’s on-demand online access to public court records, Just One Look. The Just One Look database allows users to look up criminal, civil, traffic, domestic relations, and small claims court records from Alabama Courts, including the Mobile County Circuit Court. Record seekers must register and create an account to use the available search tools. The online database offers its users name-based and case number searches as well as an option for case monitoring for the lifetime of the case.

Walk-in Requests

Walk-in requests for Mobile County Court Records can be made by visiting the office of the Mobile County Circuit Court Clerk at:

Mobile County Circuit Court
Government Plaza
205 Government St,
Mobile, AL 36644

Record seekers must make their request at the relevant department as early as possible during business hours. To request a search record, seekers must provide information such as the defendant's name, case number, and other identifying information. Record seekers must also bring in a form of photo identification, such as a driver’s license or passport. Record copies cost $5 for the first 20 pages of the record and $0.50 for each additional page. Certification of the record costs $5 per document.

Search requests cost $10 per computer search and $20 for a paper record search. Payment during in-person requests is accepted as cash, credit card, cashier’s check, and money orders. Some of the court buildings at the Circuit Court also provide computer terminals for public use. For any inquiries, record seekers may call the criminal division or civil division at (251) 574-8430 or (251) 574-8420, respectively.

Mailed Requests

Mailed Records can be made by downloading and filling out the Criminal or Civil Record Search or Copy Request Form. The complete form should be submitted by mail to the appropriate address.

The Circuit Clerk of Mobile County
Mobile Government Plaza
Circuit Civil Division Room C936
Mobile AL 36644-2936

The Circuit Court of Mobile County
Circuit Court Civil Division
205 Government Street, Room C927
Mobile AL 36644

Mailed requests should include payment and a self-addressed and stamped envelope to deliver the records. Requests may also select in-person pick-up as a delivery option for the records. Record searches cost non-refundable fees of $10 for a computer search and $20 for a paper records search.

Copies of records cost $5 for the first 20 pages and $0.50 per page for any additional pages. Certifying the record will cost an additional $5 per case record. Payment for mailed requests is accepted in a cashier’s check or money order. Mailed records will be processed in a minimum of two weeks.

Mobile Circuit Court Case Search by Name

Record seekers may make name-based searches for Mobile County Circuit Court records in person, online, or by mail. Requesters must provide the full name of the party involved in the case, typically the defendant. Care must be taken as submitting an incorrect or poorly spelled name will negatively affect the search. To speed up and narrow down the search, requesters may add additional identifiers to the record request. Details such as case number, date of birth, gender, race, and case type effectively improve search accuracy.

Mobile Circuit Court Docket Search

A case docket is a form of record that provides interested parties with the timeline of a court case within the Mobile County Circuit Court. It will typically contain information such as party names, case numbers, hearings, rulings, judgments, and dates of other upcoming and past events with the case. Record seekers may look up court dockets for Alabama Courts using the Docket Search option on the Just One Look database. Requesters may also inquire about docket information from the staff at the Mobile County Circuit Court.

Lookup Mobile County Circuit Court Online

The Alabama Courts Just One Look database is the official option for looking up Mobile County court records online. However, Alabamacourtrecords.us and similar third-party records websites provide a convenient way to look up court records across jurisdictions with fewer barriers or restrictions. These websites provide resources for record seekers to look up records online with smart devices and, in some cases, download search results directly. Users of these websites are advised to verify the records and information obtained from such websites as they operate without government affiliations or oversight.

Supreme Court vs. Circuit Court

The Alabama Supreme Court and Circuit Court have different roles within the Alabama court system. The Alabama Supreme Court is the highest court in the land and has statewide jurisdiction. It oversees the state’s judicial system, reviews appeals from lower courts, and reviews Alabama law and its constitution.

In comparison, the Circuit Courts serve as superior courts in Alabama. They have county-wide jurisdictions and are the main trial courts. Although they can hear appeals from lower courts, such as the municipal court, they mainly handle trials involving criminal, civil, and probate matters.