Find Court Docket in Geneva County
Court docket records in Geneva County track every step of a case from filing to final result. The Circuit Clerk in Geneva keeps all trial court records for this southeast Alabama county. Geneva is part of the 33rd Judicial Circuit with Dale County. You can search these records online through Alacourt ACCESS or visit the courthouse in person. The docket shows hearings, motions, orders, and judgments for civil, criminal, and family cases. The county gets hundreds of new filings each year. Most records are open to the public under Alabama law.
Geneva County Quick Facts
Geneva County Circuit Clerk
The Circuit Clerk keeps all court records in Geneva County. This office takes case filings for Circuit Court and District Court, keeps the docket up to date, handles appeals, and gives out certified copies of court papers. The clerk also runs jury selection and works with judges on court times.
| Address | 200 N Commerce St Geneva, AL 36340 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 684-5640 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Judicial Circuit | 33rd Judicial Circuit (with Dale County) |
Court Records Available
The Geneva County Circuit Clerk keeps records for many types of cases. Circuit Court handles felonies, civil lawsuits over $10,000, and all family law matters like divorce and custody. District Court covers misdemeanors, first hearings for felonies, small claims, and civil cases under $10,000. Traffic tickets and city court appeals also show up in the court docket.
Online Access Through Alacourt
Geneva County court records are in the Alacourt ACCESS statewide site. You can search by name or case number. There's a fee for each search, and you can pay by credit card. Results show case summaries with parties, charges or claims, hearing dates, and case status. Full docket sheets and document images are there for most cases.
Fees for Court Record Services
Geneva County charges the standard fees for court record services set by Alabama law. The Circuit Clerk collects fees for copies, certified copies, and searches.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Copy fees (regular) | $1.00 per page |
| Certified copies | $1.00 per page plus $5.00 certification |
| Record search (computerized) | $10.00 |
| Record search (manual/paper) | $20.00 |
You can pay with cash, check, or money order at the courthouse. For mail requests, add a stamped return envelope and pay by check or money order to Geneva County Circuit Clerk. The Alacourt site has its own fees shown before each search.
How to Search Court Dockets
Online Search Process
To search Geneva County court records online, go to the Alacourt ACCESS site and set up an account or log in as a guest. Pick Geneva County from the list or search the whole state. Type in the name you want to find, last name first. You can also use a case number if you have one. Look at the results and pick a case to see the docket sheet. The docket shows all entries in order by date with descriptions and links to papers when they're there.
In-Person Search
Going to the Geneva County Courthouse lets you search records with no per-search fees. The public terminals in the clerk's office give you the same database the staff uses. Bring an ID and have names or case numbers ready. Staff can help find records, but they can't give legal advice. Copy fees apply if you need printed papers.
Mail Requests
You can mail requests for court records to the Circuit Clerk. Include the full names of parties, rough date range, case type if you know it, and your contact info. Pay up front for search and copy fees. Allow two to three weeks for them to get back to you. The clerk will send the papers or let you know if more money is needed.
Legal Framework for Record Access
Alabama law sets the rules for public access to court records in Geneva County. Knowing these rules helps you see what's out there and what limits apply.
Public Records Law
Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives Alabama residents the right to look at and copy public records, including court records. A 2024 change now asks for proof that you live in Alabama. An Alabama driver license, state ID, or voter registration card works. Records should be ready during work hours.
Court Record Privacy Rules
The Alabama Rules of Court-Record Privacy and Confidentiality started January 1, 2025. These rules list 96 types of info that must stay private. This includes Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, medical records, names of child crime victims, and addresses of abuse victims. Filers must cut this info from papers before filing.
Sealed and Restricted Records
Some court records in Geneva County can't be seen by the public. Juvenile court records are private under Alabama Code Section 12-15-133. Adoption records are sealed. Courts can seal other records if release would cause harm, show trade secrets, or hurt national security. Youthful offender records have limits too. To see sealed records, you must file a motion and get a court order.
Types of Cases in Geneva County Courts
Criminal Cases
Criminal dockets in Geneva County include felonies in Circuit Court and misdemeanors in District Court. The docket tracks arraignments, bond hearings, pretrial meetings, trial dates, and sentencing. Common charges are theft, assault, drug crimes, DUI, and domestic violence. The 33rd Judicial Circuit District Attorney handles criminal cases in Geneva County.
Civil Cases
Civil dockets cover lawsuits where people want money or other help. Circuit Court handles civil cases over $10,000. District Court takes smaller claims. Common civil cases are contract fights, injury claims, property issues, and debt collection. The docket shows complaints, answers, motions, discovery, and trial steps.
Domestic Relations
Family cases in Geneva County include divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, and abuse protection orders. All family law matters go to Circuit Court. The docket tracks petitions, temp orders, mediation, hearings, and final judgments. Family cases often get changed years after the first filing.
Traffic and Municipal
Traffic tickets in Geneva County show up in District Court. These include speeding, reckless driving, driving with no license, and similar crimes. Appeals from city court also show up in District Court records.
Related Record Sources
Geneva County Probate Court
The Probate Judge keeps separate records for wills, estates, guardianships, and marriage licenses. Probate records aren't in Alacourt. Call the Probate Office at (334) 684-5650 for estate and property records.
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
You can get criminal background checks from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). This has statewide criminal history that may add to court records.
Alabama Department of Corrections
For info on people in prison, the Alabama Department of Corrections has an online inmate search. It shows where they are now and when they might get out.
Federal Courts
Some cases go to federal court instead of state court. Geneva County is in the Middle District of Alabama. Federal court records are on PACER, the federal court records system.
Cities and Towns in Geneva County
Geneva County has several towns. Court records for folks in these towns are kept by the Circuit Clerk in Geneva. The city of Geneva is the county seat where the courthouse sits.
Main towns in Geneva County are Geneva, Samson, Hartford, Slocomb, Coffee Springs, Black, and Malvern. None of these have enough people for their own pages on this site. All court filings for Geneva County folks go through the clerk's office in the city of Geneva.
Nearby Counties
If you need court records from nearby areas, these counties sit next to Geneva County.
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