St. Clair County Court Records

St. Clair County court records are records generated by court cases and other legal proceedings in the county. Examples of such records include exhibits, depositions, rulings, judgments, dockets, pleas, and motions. The local judiciary maintains these records and provides access to government agencies and the public. They may be used as study guides to the judicial system or as proof that legal procedures were correctly followed.

Such records are generated in various mediums, including written documents, electronic files, audio, video, and microfilms. Records generated and maintained by the St. Clair Judiciary are still considered a section of Alabama court records.

Are Court Records Public in St. Clair County?

The Alabama Public Record Act is part of state laws under Section 36-12-40 et seq. Under this law, court records are classified as public records. Every citizen may request, inspect, and copy public writings from government agencies, with some exceptions. These exceptions include the following.

• Records concerning ongoing criminal investigations
• Records that could compromise the security of government facilities, buildings, systems, or software
• Records expunged or sealed by a court order.
• Personal information the release of which would be considered a violation of personal privacy

St. Clair County Court Records Search

The following are some methods available for St. Clair County court record searches.

• Contact the court clerk of the St. Clair County court where the case was heard.
• Use any of the online resources provided by the St. Clair County Circuit Court.
• Contact the Alabama Judiciary or use their online record search databases, such as Just One Look.
• Use any online third-party court record database

St. Clair County Courts

The Alabama Court system consists of different types of courts handling cases at various levels and jurisdictions. These include circuit, district, probate, and municipal courts. Listed below are all the court locations operating within St. Clair County.

St. Clair County Circuit Court
St. Clair County Courthouse
100 6th Ave, #400,
Ashville, AL 35953
Phone: (205) 594-2184

St. Clair County Circuit Court
1815 Cogswell Ave,
Pell City, AL 35125
Phone: (205) 338-2511

District Courts in St. Clair County
St. Clair County District Court
St. Clair County Courthouse
100 6th Ave, #400,
Ashville, AL 35953
Phone: (205) 594-2184

St. Clair County District Court
1815 Cogswell Ave,
Pell City, AL 35125
Phone: (205) 338-2511

Probate Courts in St. Clair County
St. Clair County Probate Court
165 5th Ave, P.O. Box 220,
Ashville, AL 35953
Phone: (205) 594-2120
Fax: (205) 594-2125

St. Clair County Probate Court
1815 Cogswell Ave, #212,
Pell City, AL 35125
Phone: (205) 338-9449
Fax: (205) 884-1182

Municipal Courts in St. Clair County
Argo Municipal Court
100 Blackjack Rd, Argo, AL 35173
Phone: ((205) 352-2120
Fax: (205) 352-2118

Ashville Municipal Court
211 8th St, P.O. Box 70,
Ashville, AL 35953
Phone: (205) 594-4151

Margaret Municipal Court
125 School St, P.O. Box 309,
Margaret, AL 35112
Phone: (205) 629-5501

Moody Municipal Court
670 Park Ave, #201,
Moody, AL 35004
Phone: (205) 640-0313

Odenville Municipal Court
183 Alabama St,
Odenville, AL 35120
Phone: (205) 629-6366

Pell City Municipal Court
1905 1st Ave N,
Pell City, AL 35125
Phone: (205) 338-2244

Ragland Municipal Court
220 Fredia St, #102,
Ragland, AL 35131
Phone: (205) 472-0400

Riverside Municipal Court
379 Depot St, P.O. Box 130,
Riverside, AL 35135
Phone: (205) 338-7692 ext. 102

Springville Municipal Court
Springville City Hall
160 Walker Drive, P.O. Box 919,
Springville, AL 35146
Phone: (205) 467-6133

Steele Municipal Court
4025 Pope Ave, P.O. Box 425,
Steele, AL 35987
Phone: (256) 538-8145

St. Clair County Criminal Records

St. Clair County criminal records or background checks may be obtained from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). To obtain a public background check, applicants will have to fill out and submit the ALEA Application to Review Alabama Criminal History Record Information (CHRI). The requests must submit the application with a set of fingerprints, a valid copy of a government-issued photo ID, and payment to the ALEA office in person at:

301 S. Ripley Street,
Montgomery, AL 36104

Or all documentation may be mailed to the office mailing address at:

P.O. Box 1511,
Montgomery, AL 36102-1511

Criminal history records cost $25 for the first copy and $5 for each additional record ordered simultaneously. Payment is accepted by check or money order payable to ALEA, Criminal Records and Identification Unit.

St. Clair County arrest records and inmate information are available from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office. Arrest records may also be available online on the county Inmate Roster.

Get St. Clair County Civil Court Records

St. Clair civil court records are general records concerning legal proceedings between private individuals or entities. Settlements, motions, judgments, and rulings are records generated by these cases.

Civil court records may be obtained by making a request to the custodian at the courthouse where the case was heard. These custodians are generally the court clerks at the various St. Clair County Circuit and District Courts, Including the following.

St. Clair County Circuit Court
St. Clair County Courthouse
100 6th Ave, #400,
Ashville, AL 35953
Phone: (205) 594-2184

St. Clair County Circuit Court
1815 Cogswell Ave,
Pell City, AL 35125
Phone: (205) 338-2511

St. Clair County District Court
St. Clair County Courthouse
100 6th Ave, #400,
Ashville, AL 35953
Phone: (205) 594-2184

St. Clair County District Court
1815 Cogswell Ave,
Pell City, AL 35125
Phone: (205) 338-2511

During the request, record seekers will be required to provide information to locate the records such as names of the parties involved, case numbers, case dates, and case types. It may be beneficial for interested persons to call the respective courts ahead of their request for information about requesting civil court records and any required search or copy fees.

Civil court records for Alabama may be available using the state’s on-demand records access system, Just One Look. This database grants registered users access to public civil court records for a fee.

St. Clair County Marriage Records

St. Clair marriage records may be obtained from the Alabama Department of Public Health. Record seekers may obtain these records from the local branch in St. Clair located at:

St. Clair County Health Department
1175 23rd Street North
Pell City, Alabama 35125
Office: (205) 338-3357
Fax: (205) 338-4863

Record seekers may visit the local health department and submit a copy of the Certified Vital Record Application form(English or Spanish). Applicants must fill out only the marriage section on the form. The completed form may also be mailed to the state vital records office at:

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

To obtain a marriage record, requesters must pay a non-refundable search fee of $15. This covers one certified copy of the marriage certificate or a “Certificate of Failure to Find”. Any additional certificates ordered at the same time will cost $6 each. Payment is accepted in a check or money order payable to the “Alabama State Board of Health”.

St. Clair County Divorce Records

St. Clair County divorce records may be obtained from the St. Clair County Circuit Court Clerk or the Alabama Department of Public Health. Divorce records are generated and maintained by the circuit clerk in the county where the divorce was handled. Record seekers may be able to obtain divorce records by making requests at the two court houses in St. Clair located at:

St. Clair County Courthouse
100 6th Ave, #400,
Ashville, AL 35953
Phone: (205) 594-2184

St. Clair County Circuit Court
1815 Cogswell Ave,
Pell City, AL 35125
Phone: (205) 338-2511

Record seekers may call ahead using the above numbers for information about record availability and accessibility. Divorce records may be obtained using the Alabama Judicial System online access to court records, Just One Look. This system allows users to register on the database and look up Alabama trial court records including divorce records online for a fee.

St. Clair divorce records may also be obtained by downloading and filling out a Certified Vital Record Application form(English or Spanish). The completed form may be submitted to the St. Clair Department of Health in person or mailed to the state vital record office at:

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

The Divorce record search costs a non-refundable $15, which includes the first copy. Additional copies ordered at the same time cost $6 each.

St. Clair Birth Records

St. Clair birth records are not public as birth records are considered confidential. These records have restricted access until 125 years after the date of birth. Before that time, they can only be accessed by eligible parties such as the following:

• The subject named on the record
• The parents or legal guardians
• The spouse of the subject of the record
• The children of the subject
• The legal representative of any of the above-authorized persons

Birth records may be obtained by downloading and filling out the Certified Vital Record Application form(English or Spanish). Requesters should fill out the birth section of the form and submit the form to the Department of Public Health in person or by mail. In-person requests may be made by visiting the local health department branch at:

St. Clair County Health Department
1175 23rd Street North
Pell City, Alabama 35125
Office: (205) 338-3357
Fax: (205) 338-4863

Mailed requests must be sent to the state vital records mailing address at:

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

Applicants for birth certificates must include a copy of Accepted Identification with mailed requests or present them during walk-ins. Certified Copies of St. Clair birth certificates require a non-refundable search fee of $15, which covers a single copy of the record. Any extra copies ordered at the same time will cost $6 each. Payment is acceptable in checks or money orders payable to the State Board of Health.

Birth records are valuable records as they help prove an individual’s identity. This may be useful in establishing property rights, citizenship, and genealogy.

St. Clair Death Records

St. Clair County death records are maintained by the Alabama Department of Public Health and are classified as confidential. After 25 years, death records in Alabama become public records and may be accessed by anyone. Before that time, death records may only be accessed by the following people.

• Mother or father of the deceased named on the record
• Husband or wife of the deceased
• Son or daughter of the decedent
• Sister or brother of the deceased
• Grandchildren of the deceased named on the certificate when demonstrating entitlement
• Legal representative of deceased family or estate
• The informant listed on the death certificate as providing information

Applicants for death records may request them by downloading and submitting the Certified Vital Record Application form(English or Spanish). All record requests must include a copy of the required identification and sufficient payment for requested copies. The request may be submitted to the St. Clair County Health Department in person or mailed to the state vital records at:

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

To obtain a St. Clair death record, requesters must pay a nonrefundable search fee of $15, which includes one copy of the record or a certificate of failure to find. The fee for additional copies ordered simultaneously is $6 each. Fees should be paid in checks or money orders payable to the State Board of Health.

St. Clair County Probate Court Records

Probate court cases involve wills, estates, administration, conservatorships, mental health commitments, adoption, and guardianships. The records from the cases are generated and maintained by the St. Clair County Probate Courts.

St. Clair has two probate court branches located at:
St. Clair County Probate Court
165 5th Ave, P.O. Box 220,
Ashville, AL 35953
Phone: (205) 594-2120
Fax: (205) 594-2125

AND

St. Clair County Probate Court
1815 Cogswell Ave, #212,
Pell City, AL 35125
Phone: (205) 338-9449
Fax: (205) 884-1182

Record seekers may visit these courts in person and request to look up probate court records. Prospective visitors are advised to call the courts ahead for instructions on requesting probate records and their associated fees.

St. Clair County Property Records

St Clair County property records are deeds, liens, mortgages, plats, maps, trusts, and assessments that detail property and transactions involving property. In St. Clair, these records may be obtained from their custodians in the St. Clair County Probate Office and the County Revenue Commissioner.

The Probate Office maintains property records such as liens, deeds, mortgages, and other records concerning property transactions. Record seekers may obtain copies of these property records from any of the county probate offices located at:

St. Clair County Probate Office
165 5th Avenue, Suite 100
Ashville, AL 35953

Or

1815 Cogswell Avenue
Pell City, AL 35125

Interested parties may call the offices at the following numbers to discuss requesting property records and any procedures or fees required.

• Pell City Phone: (205) 338-9449
• Ashville Office: (205) 594-2120

The county revenue commissioner maintains property records regarding tax assessment and property valuation. Record seekers may contact the office regarding walk-in requests by calling any office.

• Asheville: (205) 594-2160 or (205) 594-2460
• Pell City: (205) 884-2395 or (205) 884-2395

Property records maintained by the revenue commissioner may also be looked up online using resources such as the Property Search, Business Property Return, and Property Tax Search portals.

St. Clair County Court Records Online

Record seekers may find it more convenient to try third-party record online resources like Alabamacourtrecords.us to look up St. Clair County court records. They and other third-party websites are privately owned and offer court records from across jurisdictions from the comfort of home. These sites have user-friendly interfaces and search tools where visitors may look up court records and perform simple searches using criteria such as case party names, court dates, and case numbers. Some websites offer downloadable or emailed results directly from the site. However, it should be noted that third-party websites are independent of government oversight, and their information may not be complete or accurate.