Walker County Court Records

Walker County court records include basic case information, case status, party information, court action, setting dates, financial history, and a detailed case action summary. This information is available online and in person at the courthouse. Access to court information helps members of the public understand judicial decision processes and builds trust in the fairness and impartiality of the Walker County courts. Court records serve as legal precedents that judges and lawyers can reference in future cases.

Are Court Records Public in Walker County?

Yes. All citizens can inspect and make a copy of court records under Alabama Open Records Law (AL Code§ 36-12-40). The law allows Walker County courts to release court records to anyone upon request and payment of the appropriate fees. However, these courts will not provide public access to confidential court records. Below are some examples of records that are not available to the public:

• Adoption records
• Juvenile court records
• Mental and psychological records
• Jurors' and witnesses' personal information
• Personal information of minors and assault victims
• Financial information such as social security and account numbers

Walker County Court Records Search

Walker County residents can perform a court record search at the following places:

• The Circuit or District Court Clerk's office
• In-person at the city court where the case was heard
• Alabama's Unified Judicial System or Just One Look portal
• A third-party public records website

Walker County Courts

Walker County Courts have two levels of jurisdiction: limited jurisdiction for the Municipal, Probate, and District Courts and general jurisdiction for the Circuit Court. The addresses of these courts are below:

Walker County Circuit and District Courts
1803 Third Ave S
Jasper, AL 35501
Phone: (205) 384-7268 (Circuit Court) and (205) 384-7260 (District Court)
Fax: (205) 384-7271 (Circuit Court), (205) 384-7030 (District Court)

Walker County Probate Court
Walker County Courthouse Annex II
1900 Third Ave South
Jasper, Al 35501
Phone: (205) 384-7285

Cordova Municipal Court
154 Main St
Cordova, AL 35550
Phone: (205) 483-9266

Dora Municipal Court
1445 Sharon Blvd
Dora, AL 35062

Jasper Municipal Court
400 19th Street West
Jasper, AL 35501
Phone: (205) 221-4254
Email: municipalcourt@jaspercity.com

Oakman Municipal Court
8240 Market St
Oakman, AL 35579
Phone: (205) 622-3939

Parrish Municipal Court
P.O. Box 89
Parrish, AL 35580
Phone: (205) 686-9991

Sipsey Municipal Court
3835 Sipsey Rd, P.O. Box 156
Sipsey, AL 35584
Phone: (205) 648-8754

Sumiton Municipal Court
416 State St, P.O. Box 10
Sumiton, AL 35148
Phone: (205) 648-3261

Walker County Criminal Records

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) Criminal Records Identification Unit provides criminal records to public members and authorized employers. Public applicants can complete the ALEA Application to Review Alabama Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) Form. The form, a complete fingerprint card, a valid photo I.D., and a fee of $25 payable by money order or cashier's check may be sent by mail or brought to the ALEA to obtain copies of criminal records. Each additional copy of criminal records costs an extra fee of $5. In-person requests should be made from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST). The mailing and physical address of the ALEA is:

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Criminal Records and Identification Unit
ATTN: Background Checks
301 S. Ripley Street
P.O. Box 1511
Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: (334) 676-7897

Qualifying employers can access up-to-date and comprehensive Walker County criminal records on current and prospective employees online via the Alabama Background Check System (ABC). Users must subscribe to the web-based site and log in with a username and password. The annual subscription fee is $95, and each check conducted through the site costs $15.

The Walker County Sheriff's Office issues arrest information of inmates in person. Individuals who want copies of Walker County arrest records should visit the office during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). The office is located at:

Walker County Sheriff's Office
2001 2nd Avenue
Jasper, AL 35501
Phone: (205) 302-6464

Get Walker County Civil Court Records

The Walker County District Court has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts between $3,000 and $10,000. Conversely, the Circuit Court has exclusive jurisdiction over matters involving amounts exceeding $10,000. Both courts issue civil court records online through Alabama's Unified Judicial System and Just One Look portal. The search parameters are name and case number. To get the civil court records via the Just One Look portal, users must pay $9.99 and $0.50 per page for additional copies. Images cost $5 for the first 20 pages.

Individuals can also visit the court where the case was heard to obtain copies of civil court records. Most courts accept in-person civil court record requests from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Customers should bring a valid I.D. and appropriate copy fees while visiting the court. The record staff will release the record immediately after the payment.

Walker County Marriage Records

According to Alabama law, marriage certificates are not confidential. They are considered part of Walker County public records, so anyone can request them. Individuals can obtain records of marriages that occurred before August 1936 from the Walker County Probate Court. Requests should be made in person at the courthouse during business hours. The court charges $3 for certified copies of Walker County marriage records.

The Alabama Public Health Center for Health Statistics provides records of marriages that occurred from August 1936 to the present. The search for these records costs $15 per certificate, and each additional copy ordered simultaneously costs $6. Record seekers can submit requests for marriage records via the following means:

• Online: The Center partners with a third-party vendor to issue Walker County certificates to interested persons. The vendor charges additional fees for their services.
• By mail: Send a completed Application Form (in English or Spanish) and the appropriate fee in check or money order to:

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

• In-person: Requesters can visit the Walker County Health Department to obtain certified copies of marriage certificates. The processing takes a few minutes, so the customers can wait to get them. The record staff will release the record after the appropriate fees have been paid. The Department is located at:

The Walker County Health Department
705 20th Avenue East
Jasper, AL 35501
Phone: (205) 221-9775
Fax: (205) 221-8810

Walker County Divorce Records

The Walker County Circuit Court provides access to divorce records prior to 1950. Individuals can copy these records online through the Just One Look portal or in person at the courthouse. Users must sign up for an account and log in with an email and pass to utilize the online tool. Then, conduct a search by name or case number and pay a fee of $9.99. In-person requesters should visit the courthouse during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; the offices close daily from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch).

The Alabama Center for Health Statistics has records of divorces from 1950 to the present. These records are available online through a third-party vendor, by mail, and in person for a fee of $15 for the first copy and $6 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously. An Application Form, a valid I.D., and the appropriate fee in the form of a check or money order are required for mail requests. In-person requests should be made at the Walker County Health Department during business hours.

Walker County Birth and Death Records

Some Walker County vital records, like birth and death, are confidential. They only become public after a given period. For example, Walker County birth records become open to the public after 125 years from the birthdate. In contrast, death records become public after 25 years from the death date. The following persons can obtain confidential birth and death records:

• The subject of the record (for only Walker County birth certificate)
• Mother, father, spouse, child, sibling
• Legal representatives
• An informant listed on the death certificate
• Grandchild of the deceased when demonstrating entitlement

Record seekers can apply for birth and death records online, by mail, or in person at the Alabama Public Health Center for Health Statistics. A valid identification and a proper fee ($15) must accompany all applications. Customers can submit online orders through the approved third-party vendor, but this service attracts an extra fee. Mail customers must submit a signed Application Form to the office and make their payments through checks or money orders. In-person requests should be made at the Walker County Health Department from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Walker County Probate Court Records

The Walker County Probate Court handles all adoptions, commitments, name changes, conservatorships, guardianships, condemnations, and will and estate administrations. The office accepts probate court record requests from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., without appointments. The requester should be ready to pay $1 per page for copies of probate court records and $3 per page for certified copies.

Walker County Property Records

The Walker County Revenue Commission provides property records online and in person. The Property Search tool allows individuals to view property tax information online for free. Select the tax year and a search type from the dropdown to search. Enter a search criteria (name, address, parcel number, PPIN, BPPIN, account, subdivision, or receipt number) in the Search Term field. Customers can also visit the office in person from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The record staff will require the property owner's name or parcel number to search. Copies of property records can only be retrieved after the appropriate fees have been made.

Walker County Court Records Online

Most third-party sites like alabamacourtrecords.us compile court records across multiple jurisdictions and make them available to members of the public. These sites require users to enter a name or case number in a search field to locate desired records. Most platforms provide basic court information without charges but charge a small fee for detailed records. Users must note that only official government sites can provide the most current data because third-party websites may not update their databases frequently, which can lead to missing or outdated records.