Find Court Docket in Lowndes County
Court docket records in Lowndes County are kept by the Circuit Clerk at the Hayneville courthouse. Lowndes County is in the 2nd Judicial Circuit with Butler and Crenshaw counties. The docket logs all case events from filing to the end. Public records cover civil cases, crime cases, family law, and traffic tickets. You can search online through Alacourt ACCESS or go to the clerk's office in person. Lowndes County is small, so wait times in person are often short.
Lowndes County Quick Facts
Lowndes County Circuit Clerk
The Circuit Clerk keeps all court records in Lowndes County. This office takes new case filings, records court orders and judgments, and gives copies to the public. The clerk serves both Circuit Court and District Court.
| Address | 1 Washington St Hayneville, AL 36040 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 548-2331 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Judicial Circuit | 2nd Judicial Circuit (with Butler and Crenshaw Counties) |
Court Records Available
The Circuit Clerk keeps docket records for many case types. Circuit Court hears felonies, civil cases over $10,000, family cases like divorce and custody, and appeals from District Court. District Court takes misdemeanors, civil cases under $10,000, small claims, traffic tickets, and first hearings for felonies.
How to Access Records
There are a few ways to get Lowndes County court docket records. Alacourt ACCESS online lets you search trial court records from the whole state by name or case number. There is a fee per search. If you go to the Circuit Clerk office in Hayneville in person, there is no fee per search. But copy fees still apply. You can also mail a written request with the fees paid up front.
Online Records Access
Lowndes County is part of the state Alacourt ACCESS system. This site gives online access to trial court records from all Alabama counties. It covers civil, crime, family, and traffic cases.
Search results show basic case info like case numbers, party names, case types, and filing dates. The docket with the time line of filings and orders is there too. Some docs may cost extra to view or download.
Fees and Costs
The Lowndes County Circuit Clerk charges fees for copies and record searches as set by Alabama law.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Regular copies | $1.00 per page |
| Certified copies | $1.00 per page plus $5.00 certification fee |
| Record search fee | $5.00 to $10.00 |
| Alacourt ACCESS | Per-search fees (shown before completing transaction) |
The clerk's office takes cash, check, and money order. For mail requests, pay up front by check or money order to the Lowndes County Circuit Clerk.
Legal Framework for Court Record Access
State law and court rules set how you can get court records in Alabama. These rules say what records are open and when.
Public Records Law
Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 lets Alabama residents look at and copy public records, including court docket records. A 2024 change says you must show proof you live in Alabama. A driver license, state ID, or voter card works.
Privacy and Confidentiality
The Alabama Rules of Court-Record Privacy and Confidentiality guard some private info from the public. These rules list 96 types of private info. This covers Social Security numbers, tax IDs, bank account numbers, medical records, child victim names, and abuse victim addresses. Juvenile records, sealed cases, and adoption files are not open to the public.
Record Restrictions
Some court records are blocked by law or court order. Sealed records need a court petition to access. Juvenile records are private under Alabama law. Expunged records are taken out of public view by court order.
Additional Resources
Appellate Court Records
Appeals from Lowndes County Circuit Court go to the Alabama appeals courts. The Alabama Appellate Courts Public Portal gives free online access to cases from the Supreme Court, Court of Civil Appeals, and Court of Criminal Appeals.
Federal Court Records
Lowndes County is in the Middle District of Alabama for federal cases. Federal court records, like bankruptcy and federal crime cases, are on PACER. Federal cases are kept apart from state court records.
Legal Assistance
To find a lawyer, call the Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service at 1-800-354-6154. Legal Services Alabama gives free civil legal help to low-income people who qualify. Call 1-866-456-4995.
Cities and Towns in Lowndes County
Lowndes County has several small towns. Court records for all residents are kept by the Circuit Clerk in Hayneville. City court records for ordinance tickets are kept by each town.
Communities in Lowndes County include:
- Hayneville (county seat)
- Fort Deposit
- Gordonville
- Lowndesboro
- White Hall
- Mosses
Circuit and District Court records for Lowndes County residents are kept at the Hayneville courthouse, no matter which town they live in.
Nearby Counties
Lowndes County is in south-central Alabama and borders several other counties. If you're not sure which county has a case, look where the defendant lives or where the event took place.
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