Bullock County Court Docket Search

Court docket records in Bullock County show all court actions from filing to final ruling. The Circuit Clerk at the courthouse in Union Springs keeps these records for the public. Bullock County is part of the 3rd Judicial Circuit with Barbour County. The docket covers civil fights, criminal cases, family law, and traffic tickets. You can search online through Alacourt ACCESS or go in person during work hours.

Bullock County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all court records in Bullock County. This office takes in new filings, keeps the docket, sends out summonses and court docs, and gives copies to the public. The clerk also runs jury picks, takes in fees, and handles appeals.

The Bullock County Courthouse is on North Prairie Street in downtown Union Springs. Parking is on the street and in nearby lots. You must go through security when you enter. The clerk's office is on the main floor. Staff can help with record searches and doc requests.

Online Court Record Access

Bullock County court records are on Alacourt ACCESS, Alabama's statewide court database. The system has civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases. You search by name or case number and pay a fee to see the docket info.

To search records online:

1. Go to pa.alacourt.com
2. Select Bullock County from the county menu
3. Enter the search criteria such as party name or case number
4. Complete payment and view the docket results

Online searches show the docket sheet with all filings and court actions in date order. To get actual docs like complaints, motions, or judgments, call the clerk's office. Some records are blocked from online view. These include juvenile cases, sealed matters, and some domestic violence files.

Copy and Search Fees

Fees for copies and searches help pay for keeping court records open to the public.

At the clerk's office, you can pay with cash, check, or money order. Call first to ask about credit cards. For mail requests, add a check or money order to Bullock County Circuit Clerk. They will call you if more payment is needed.

Types of Court Records Available

The Bullock County Circuit Clerk keeps records for all case types in Circuit Court and District Court.

Civil Cases

Civil dockets track lawsuits over money, property, or other fights. Common cases include injury claims, contract disputes, property fights, and debt cases. Circuit Court handles civil cases over $10,000. District Court deals with smaller claims under $3,000.

Criminal Cases

Criminal dockets track cases where the state charges someone with a crime. Felonies go to Circuit Court. Misdemeanors go to District Court. The docket shows arraignments, hearings, motions, trials, pleas, verdicts, and sentencing.

Domestic Relations

Family law cases go to Circuit Court. These include divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, and protection orders. These cases often have changes over time, each logged in the docket.

Traffic Cases

Traffic tickets go through District Court. Cases range from speeding to DUI. The docket shows the ticket, hearings, outcomes, and fines.

Legal Framework for Record Access

Alabama law gives you access to court records while keeping some info private.

Public Records Law

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 lets Alabama residents look at and copy public records like court docs. A 2024 change now asks you to prove you live in Alabama. A driver license, state ID, or voter card works. The law leans toward giving you access.

Court Privacy Rules

The Alabama Rules of Court-Record Privacy list 96 types of info that stay private. These include Social Security numbers, bank accounts, medical data, child victim names, and some addresses. This info gets blacked out before records go out.

Sealed Records

A court may seal records when letting them out would cause harm. Sealing can protect trade secrets, national security, or people from harassment. Sealed records are not open to the public. You can ask to unseal if things change.

Expungement

Under Alabama Code Section 15-27-1, some criminal records can be erased. Dropped charges and wins at trial qualify. Some misdemeanors can be erased after a wait. A few non-violent felonies may also work. Erased records come off public systems.

Visiting the Courthouse

The Bullock County Courthouse is open during work hours. The building has the clerk's office, courtrooms, and other county services.

When visiting:

• Bring valid photo identification
• Have case information ready including party names, case numbers, or dates
• Plan for security screening at the entrance
• Bring payment for any copy fees
• Leave prohibited items in your vehicle

Staff can help find records and tell you how to make requests. They cannot give legal advice or make legal docs for you. For legal help, talk to a lawyer or call a legal aid group.

Submitting Written Requests

Bullock County takes written requests by mail. It takes two to four weeks to process, based on how hard the request is.

Your request should include:

• Full names of parties in the case
• Case number if known
• Case type (civil, criminal, domestic, traffic)
• Date range if case number is unknown
• Specific documents needed
• Your name, address, and phone number
• Proof of Alabama residency
• Check or money order for estimated fees

Mail to: Bullock County Circuit Clerk, 217 N Prairie St, Union Springs, AL 36089. Staff will contact you if additional payment is required. Overpayments are refunded.

Cities in Bullock County

Court records for all places in Bullock County are kept by the Circuit Clerk in Union Springs. City courts may handle local law violations.

Towns in Bullock County include Union Springs, Midway, and Perote. Union Springs is the county seat. All court filings for Bullock County go through the Union Springs courthouse.

For records from other counties, call the Circuit Clerk there. Cases are usually filed where the defendant lives or where the events took place.

Nearby Counties

Bullock County shares the 3rd Judicial Circuit with Barbour County. The same judges may hear cases in both. Nearby counties may have records if your case crosses county lines.

Legal Resources

Resources available to help Bullock County residents with legal matters include the following.

Legal Services Alabama gives free civil legal help to low-income folks who qualify. The Alabama State Bar can link you with lawyers. Court forms and self-help tools are on the Alabama Judicial System site.

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