Baldwin County Criminal History

Criminal history records in Baldwin County are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk. The office sits at the courthouse in Bay Minette. The clerk's office is the custodian of all criminal case files for the 28th Judicial Circuit. This circuit serves Baldwin County only. Felony criminal cases go through Circuit Court. Misdemeanors are handled first by district courts throughout the county. Alacourt ACCESS gives online search for court records statewide. This includes all Baldwin County criminal cases filed since the system went live. You can inspect records in person at the clerk's office during business hours Monday through Friday. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 makes these records public, subject to legal exemptions for juvenile cases and sealed records under Section 12-15-133.

County Information

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.

Sheriff and Jail Records

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.

Fees and Costs

Pursuant to Alabama Code Section 41-9-644, agencies including the Circuit Court Clerk may impose fees not to exceed $25 for criminal offender records inspections. Baldwin County follows this statutory fee limit. Additional fees apply for certified copies of court documents, including copying charges and certification fees.

Cities & Towns in Baldwin County

Baldwin County contains numerous municipalities. Criminal cases involving residents of these cities are filed and maintained at the Baldwin County Circuit Court Clerk's office in Bay Minette:

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