Marengo County Court Docket
Court docket records for Marengo County are kept by the Circuit Clerk at the Linden courthouse. The county is in the 17th Judicial Circuit with Greene and Sumter counties. The docket logs all case events from filing to the end. Public records cover civil suits, crime cases, family matters like divorce and custody, and traffic tickets. Marengo County is a rural county in west Alabama. It has both Circuit Court and District Court. You can get records online through Alacourt ACCESS or in person at the clerk's office.
Marengo County Quick Facts
Marengo County Circuit Clerk
The Circuit Clerk keeps all court records in Marengo County. This office takes case filings, keeps the docket up to date, records court orders and judgments, and gives copies to the public. The office serves both Circuit Court and District Court.
| Address | 101 E Coats Ave Linden, AL 36748 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 295-2210 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Judicial Circuit | 17th Judicial Circuit (with Greene and Sumter Counties) |
Types of Court Records
The Circuit Clerk keeps docket records for many case types. Circuit Court hears felonies, civil cases over $10,000, family matters 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 Search Records
There are a few ways to search Marengo 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 Linden 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
Marengo County court records are in Alacourt ACCESS, the state database for Alabama trial court records. It covers civil, crime, family, and traffic cases from all 67 counties.
Search results show case info like case numbers, party names, case types, filing dates, and status. 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
Marengo County uses standard fees for court record services 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 | Fees shown before completing search |
The Circuit Clerk office takes cash, check, and money order. For mail requests, pay up front by check or money order to the Marengo 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.
Alabama 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.
Expungement
Alabama law lets some criminal records be expunged in certain cases. Dropped charges, acquittals, and some misdemeanors may qualify after wait times pass. Expunged records are taken out of public view.
Additional Resources
Appellate Court Records
Appeals from Marengo 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
Marengo County is in the Southern 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 Assistance
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 Marengo County
Marengo County has several small towns. Court records for all county residents are kept at the Linden courthouse. City courts handle ordinance tickets in city limits.
Communities in Marengo County include:
- Linden (county seat)
- Demopolis
- Sweet Water
- Thomaston
- Myrtlewood
- Dayton
For Circuit and District Court records, call the Marengo County Circuit Clerk in Linden. For city court matters, call that city's court.
Nearby Counties
Marengo County is in western 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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