Access Pike County Court Docket
Court docket records in Pike County are kept by the Circuit Clerk in the 12th Judicial Circuit. Pike County shares this circuit with Coffee County, but each county has its own records. The Troy courthouse is where you go to get civil, criminal, and family case info. You can look up records on Alacourt ACCESS online or go to the clerk's office in person. Troy has Troy University, so the court sees a mix of cases from locals and students.
Pike County Quick Facts
Pike County Circuit Clerk
The Pike County Circuit Clerk holds all court docket records in the county. This office takes case filings, keeps court docs, and gives copies to the public. Staff can help you find cases and tell you what records you can see.
| Address | 120 W Church St Troy, AL 36081 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 566-1246 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | pike.alacourt.gov |
Courthouse Location
The Pike County Courthouse is on West Church Street in downtown Troy. The building has the Circuit Clerk's office, courtrooms, and other county offices. Bring a valid ID when you ask for court records. You can park on streets close by.
How to Search Court Docket Records
Online Search via Alacourt ACCESS
Pike County court dockets are on Alacourt ACCESS, the state court records site. It covers all 67 counties. Search by name or case number. You pay per search, and the site shows fees before you pay.
In-Person Record Search
You can go to the Circuit Clerk's office to search dockets in person during work hours. You skip the search fees when you go in person. Copy fees kick in when you ask for docs. Staff can find cases if you give them names or case numbers.
Written Requests
You can mail a request to the Circuit Clerk. Put in party names, case type, and rough dates. You often need to pay fees up front. It takes a few weeks to process.
Fees for Court Records
Pike County charges fees for copies and searches. You can 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 to check fees before you send a request.
Types of Court Docket Records
Civil Cases
Civil dockets track lawsuits between people or firms. These include contract fights, injury claims, land issues, debt cases, and evictions. Circuit Court takes civil cases over $10,000.
Criminal Cases
Criminal dockets track cases where the state charges someone with a crime. Felonies go to Circuit Court. Misdemeanors go to District Court. Records show all steps from first hearing to sentencing.
Domestic Relations
Family law cases show up on domestic relations dockets. These include divorce, child custody, child support, and protection orders. Circuit Court handles these cases.
Traffic Cases
Traffic tickets are tracked in the court docket system. Most go to District Court or Municipal Court based on where you got the ticket.
Legal Framework for Record Access
Public Records Law
Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives state residents the right to look at and copy public records like court dockets. A 2024 change asks for 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. These rules list 96 types of private info. This includes Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, and victim info in some cases.
Sealed and Confidential Records
Some records are not open to the public. These include sealed records, juvenile cases, youthful offender files, and adoption records. Courts can seal more records when they need to keep info safe.
Expungement
Alabama Code Section 15-27-1 covers expungement of criminal records. You may qualify if charges were dropped, you were found not guilty, or for some crimes after a wait time.
Pike County Court Structure
12th Judicial Circuit
Pike County is in the 12th Judicial Circuit with Coffee County. Each county keeps its own records through its Circuit Clerk. Judges may move between the two counties.
Circuit Court
Pike County Circuit Court handles felony cases, civil suits over $10,000, family law, and appeals from District Court. It also takes juvenile cases.
District Court
Pike County District Court handles misdemeanors, civil claims under $10,000, small claims under $3,000, and first felony hearings. Traffic cases go through District Court.
Probate Court
The Pike County Probate Court runs on its own from the Circuit Clerk. Probate Court deals with wills, estates, guardianships, mental health cases, and marriage licenses.
Municipal Court
The City of Troy runs a Municipal Court for city code violations and traffic tickets in city limits. The city keeps those records on its own.
Related Record Sources
Federal Courts
Federal cases for Pike County folks go to the Middle District of Alabama. You can find records through the PACER system.
Alabama Appellate Courts
Appeals go to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals or Court of Criminal Appeals. Records are free at the Alabama Appellate Courts Public Portal.
Criminal Background Checks
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency runs criminal history checks. The Alabama Department of Corrections has an online inmate search tool.
Property Records
Deeds, mortgages, and liens go to the Pike County Probate Court. Property tax records are at the Revenue Commissioner's office.
Cities in Pike County
Pike County has Troy (the county seat), Brundidge, Banks, and Goshen. None of these towns are big enough to get their own city page. The Circuit Clerk in Troy keeps all court docket records for Pike County folks no matter what town they live in.
Nearby Counties
Pike County borders a few other counties. Each one keeps its own court docket records through its Circuit Clerk.