Find Court Docket in Perry County
Court docket records in Perry County are kept by the Circuit Clerk as part of the 4th Judicial Circuit. Perry County shares this circuit with Bibb, Dallas, Hale, and Wilcox counties. Each county keeps its own court records. Perry County is in west-central Alabama. It handles civil, crime, and family matters at the courthouse in Marion. The Circuit Clerk's office lets the public see court records online through Alacourt ACCESS or in person. You can also mail requests if you can't visit or want copies sent to you.
Perry County Quick Facts
Perry County Circuit Clerk
The Perry County Circuit Clerk keeps all court docket records filed in the county. This office takes case filings, stores records, and gives copies to the public. Staff can help find cases and explain what records are out there.
| Address | 300 Washington St Marion, AL 36756 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 683-2210 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | perry.alacourt.gov |
Courthouse Location
The Perry County Courthouse is on Washington Street in Marion. It has the Circuit Clerk's office, courtrooms, and other county offices. Bring your ID when you ask for court records.
How to Search Court Docket Records
Online Search via Alacourt ACCESS
Perry County court dockets are on Alacourt ACCESS, Alabama's state court records system. It has trial court records from all 67 counties. Search by name or case number. There is a fee per search, shown before you pay.
In-Person Record Search
The public can go to the Circuit Clerk's office to search court dockets in person. There are no fees per search, but copy fees apply. Staff can help find cases if you give them names or case numbers.
Written Requests
You can mail written requests for court records. Put in the names of the parties, the case type, and rough dates. Pay the fees up front. It takes a few weeks to process.
Fees for Court Records
Perry County uses standard fees for court record services. Pay by cash, check, or money order at the courthouse.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Copy fees (per page) | $1.00 |
| Certification fee | $5.00 - $10.00 |
| Search fee | $5.00 - $20.00 |
Call the Circuit Clerk's office to check fees before you send a request.
Types of Court Docket Records
Civil Cases
Civil dockets record suits between private parties. This covers contract fights, injury claims, property matters, debt cases, and landlord-tenant fights. Circuit Court hears civil cases over $10,000.
Criminal Cases
Criminal dockets track cases Alabama brings against people. Felonies go to Circuit Court. Misdemeanors go to District Court. Records cover arraignments, hearings, trials, and sentences.
Domestic Relations
Family law matters go on domestic relations dockets. This covers divorce cases, custody fights, child support, and protection orders. Circuit Court hears these cases.
Traffic Cases
Traffic tickets are tracked in the docket system. Most traffic matters go to District Court.
Legal Framework for Record Access
Public Records Law
Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 lets Alabama residents look at and copy public records including court dockets. A 2024 change says you must show proof you live in Alabama. A driver license or voter card works.
Court Record Privacy Rules
The Alabama Rules of Court-Record Privacy and Confidentiality took effect January 1, 2025. They list 96 types of private info. This covers Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, and some victim info.
Sealed and Confidential Records
Some records are not open to the public. This includes sealed records, juvenile cases, young offender cases, and adoption records. Courts may seal other records when there is a clear need to guard private info.
Expungement
Alabama Code Section 15-27-1 sets rules for expunging criminal records. Dropped charges, acquittals, and some offenses may qualify after wait times pass.
Perry County Court Structure
4th Judicial Circuit
Perry County is in the 4th Judicial Circuit with Bibb, Dallas, Hale, and Wilcox counties. Each county keeps its own court records through its Circuit Clerk. Judges may move between counties in the circuit.
Circuit Court
Perry County Circuit Court hears felonies, civil cases over $10,000, family matters, and appeals from District Court. It also takes juvenile cases.
District Court
Perry County District Court takes misdemeanors, civil claims under $10,000, small claims under $3,000, and first hearings for felonies. Traffic cases also go here.
Probate Court
The Perry County Probate Court is apart from the Circuit Clerk's office. Probate Court handles wills, estates, guardianships, mental health cases, and marriage licenses.
Related Record Sources
Federal Courts
Federal cases with Perry County residents go to the Southern District of Alabama. Federal records are on the PACER system.
Alabama Appellate Courts
Appeals go to the Court of Civil Appeals or Court of Criminal Appeals. Appellate records are free at the Alabama Appellate Courts Public Portal.
Criminal Background Checks
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency does criminal background checks. The Alabama Department of Corrections has an inmate search.
Property Records
Deeds, mortgages, and liens are filed with the Perry County Probate Court. Property tax records are at the Revenue Commissioner's office.
Cities in Perry County
Perry County has Marion (the county seat), Uniontown, and other small towns. No cities in Perry County meet the 100,000 mark for a city page. All court docket records for Perry County residents are kept by the Circuit Clerk in Marion, no matter what city they live in.
Nearby Counties
Perry County borders several other counties. Some share the 4th Judicial Circuit. Each county keeps its own court records.