Find Court Docket in Marshall County
Court docket records in Marshall County are kept by the Circuit Clerk at the Guntersville courthouse. The county is the only one in the 27th Judicial Circuit. All judges serve just Marshall County. The docket is the record of all cases from filing to the end. Marshall County is in northeast Alabama by the Tennessee River. Public records include civil suits, crime cases, family matters like divorce and custody, and traffic tickets. You can search online through Alacourt ACCESS or go to the clerk's office in person during work hours.
Marshall County Quick Facts
Marshall County Circuit Clerk
The Circuit Clerk keeps all court records in Marshall 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 | 424 Blount Ave Guntersville, AL 35976 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (256) 571-7764 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Judicial Circuit | 27th Judicial Circuit (Marshall County only) |
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 fights under $10,000, small claims, traffic tickets, and first hearings for felonies.
How to Search Records
There are a few ways to search Marshall 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 Guntersville 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
Marshall County is part of the state Alacourt ACCESS system. It gives online access to trial court records from all Alabama counties. The database covers civil, crime, family, and traffic cases.
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
Marshall County uses standard fees for court record services. State law and local court rules set these fees.
| 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 transaction |
The Circuit Clerk office takes cash, check, and money order. For mail requests, pay up front by check or money order to the Marshall 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.
Expunged Records
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 Marshall 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
Marshall County is in the Northern 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 Marshall County
Marshall County has several cities and towns. Court records for all county residents are kept at the Guntersville courthouse. City courts handle ordinance tickets and traffic tickets in city limits.
Communities in Marshall County include:
- Guntersville (county seat)
- Albertville
- Arab
- Boaz
- Grant
- Union Grove
For Circuit and District Court records, call the Marshall County Circuit Clerk in Guntersville. For city court matters, call that city's court.
Nearby Counties
Marshall County is in northeast 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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