Macon County Court Docket Search
Court docket records in Macon County are kept by the Circuit Clerk at the Tuskegee courthouse. The county is in the 5th Judicial Circuit with Chambers, Randolph, and Tallapoosa counties. The docket holds the record of all court cases from start to end. Records cover civil suits, crime cases, family matters like divorce and custody, and traffic cases. Macon County is home to Tuskegee University. You can search records online through Alacourt ACCESS or go to the clerk's office in person.
Macon County Quick Facts
Macon County Circuit Clerk
The Circuit Clerk keeps all court records in Macon County. This office takes case filings, keeps the docket up to date, records orders and judgments, and gives copies of court docs to the public. The office serves both Circuit Court and District Court.
| Address | 101 E Rosa Parks Ave Tuskegee, AL 36083 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 724-2614 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Judicial Circuit | 5th Judicial Circuit (with Chambers, Randolph, Tallapoosa) |
Types of Records
The Circuit Clerk keeps dockets for many case types. Circuit Court hears felonies, civil cases over $10,000, family cases like divorce and custody, and appeals from lower courts. District Court takes misdemeanors, civil cases under $10,000, small claims, first hearings for felonies, and traffic tickets.
Accessing Court Records
There are a few ways to search Macon County court docket records. Alacourt ACCESS online covers the whole state. Search by name or case number. There is a fee per search. If you go to the Circuit Clerk office in Tuskegee in person, there is no fee per search. But copy fees still apply. You can also mail requests with the fees paid up front.
Online Records Portal
Macon County court records are in Alacourt ACCESS, the state online database for Alabama trial court records. The system covers civil, crime, family, and traffic cases from all 67 counties.
Online searches show case info like case numbers, party names, case types, and filing dates. The docket with the time line of each case is there too. Some docs may cost extra or need a visit to view.
Fees and Costs
Macon County uses standard fees for court record services. These fees help pay for keeping and sharing public court records.
| 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 | Fees displayed before completing search |
The Circuit Clerk office takes cash, check, and money order. Mail requests need the fee paid up front by check or money order to the Macon County Circuit Clerk.
Legal Framework for Court Records
State law and court rules set how you get court docket records in Alabama. They try to balance open access with privacy.
Public Records Law
Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 lets Alabama residents look at and copy public records, including court records. A 2024 change says you must show proof you live in Alabama. A driver license, state ID, or voter card works. The law leans toward letting people see records.
Privacy Rules
The Alabama Rules of Court-Record Privacy and Confidentiality guard private info in court records. These rules list 96 types of info that may be cut or blocked. This covers Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, medical info, names of child crime victims, and abuse victim addresses. Juvenile cases, sealed records, and adoption files are not open to the public.
Sealed Records
Some court records are sealed by court order. They are not open to the public. To get them, you need to file a petition with the court and show a good reason. A lawyer can help you file this.
Additional Resources
Appellate Court Records
Appeals from Macon County Circuit Court go to the Alabama appeals courts. The Alabama Appellate Courts Public Portal gives free access to cases from the Supreme Court, Court of Civil Appeals, and Court of Criminal Appeals. You don't need to sign up or pay.
Federal Courts
Macon County is in the Middle District of Alabama for federal cases. Federal court records, like bankruptcy and federal crime cases, are on PACER. Federal and state court records are kept apart.
Legal Help
The Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service can help you find a lawyer 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 Macon County
Macon County has several towns. Tuskegee is the largest and the county seat. Court records for all Macon County residents are kept at the Tuskegee courthouse. City courts handle ordinance tickets in city limits.
Communities in Macon County include:
- Tuskegee (county seat)
- Notasulga
- Shorter
- Franklin
For Circuit and District Court records, call the Macon County Circuit Clerk in Tuskegee. For city court matters like ordinance tickets, call that city's court.
Nearby Counties
Macon County borders several other Alabama counties. If you're not sure which county has a case, look where the defendant lives or where the event took place.
Start Your Search
Use the search form below to find court docket info from Macon County and all of Alabama.