Baldwin County Criminal History

Circuit Court Clerk's Office

The Baldwin County Circuit Court Clerk's office maintains comprehensive criminal case files for all felony and misdemeanor cases filed in the county. Circuit Clerk Brenda Ganey oversees a staff that processes court filings, maintains case records, issues warrants and subpoenas, and handles public records requests. The clerk's office is located in Suite 10 at 312 Courthouse Square in Bay Minette, in the historic courthouse building constructed in 1900 and remodeled in 1955 and 1996.

Criminal case files at the clerk's office include indictments, arrest warrants, booking info, arraignment docs, pre-trial motions, plea agreements, trial transcripts, verdicts, judgments, sentencing orders, probation docs, and appeals records. You can request copies during regular business hours. The clerk's staff helps find specific cases. They use defendant names, case numbers, or filing dates.

How to Search Records in Baldwin County

Baldwin County criminal records can be accessed through several methods. The Alacourt ACCESS system at pa.alacourt.com provides immediate online searching of circuit and district court cases throughout Alabama. Name searches and case number searches are available for $9.99 per search. The system displays case numbers, charges filed, filing dates, court dispositions, and sentencing information. For complete court documents not displayed online, interested parties must contact the Circuit Clerk's office directly at the phone number or email listed above.

In-person searches at the Bay Minette courthouse provide access to complete case files without online search fees. Visitors should bring valid photo identification and request access at the clerk's office during business hours. Public terminals may be available, or staff can assist with file retrieval from secure storage areas. Certified copies of court documents can be obtained for applicable copying and certification fees.

28th Judicial Circuit

Baldwin County constitutes the entire 28th Judicial Circuit. The circuit has exclusive jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, civil cases exceeding district court limits, domestic relations matters, and appeals from municipal and district courts. The District Attorney for the 28th Circuit prosecutes all criminal cases in Baldwin County. Multiple circuit judges serve the county due to high case volume generated by the county's substantial population and rapid growth.

The 28th Circuit provides extensive online resources at baldwin.alacourt.gov, including court calendars, jury information, local court rules, and procedural guidelines. Criminal defendants, attorneys, and interested parties can review upcoming trial dates, motion hearings, and sentencing proceedings. The circuit maintains detailed records management protocols pursuant to Alabama Administrative Office of Courts regulations and local administrative orders.

District Courts

Baldwin County operates multiple district court divisions serving different geographic areas of the county. District courts handle misdemeanor offenses, traffic violations, municipal ordinance violations, and preliminary hearings for felony cases. District court records are available through the Alacourt ACCESS system. Misdemeanors may be appealed to circuit court for a trial de novo. District court case files are maintained by the respective district court clerks but follow similar public access procedures as circuit court records.

Jail Records and Sheriff Information

The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records and operates detention facilities. Current inmate rosters, booking information, and arrest records may be available through the Sheriff's website at baldwincountyal.gov/government/sheriff-corrections. The Sheriff's office processes fingerprinting for background checks and can provide information about recent arrests and outstanding warrants. Arrest records supplement court records in criminal history searches.