Barbour County Criminal History

Criminal history records in Barbour County are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk. The office sits at the courthouse in Eufaula. The clerk's office is custodian of all criminal case files for the 3rd Judicial Circuit. This circuit also includes Bullock County. Felony cases go through Circuit Court. Misdemeanor cases are handled first by district courts. Alacourt ACCESS gives online search for court records statewide. This includes Barbour County criminal cases. You can inspect records in person at the clerk's office during standard business hours. Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, these records are public writings. Exemptions apply for juvenile records under Section 12-15-133 and sealed court cases.

County Information

Circuit Court Clerk's Office

The Barbour County Circuit Court Clerk's office maintains all criminal case files for felony and misdemeanor cases filed in the county. Circuit Clerk Paige Smith oversees record management, court filings, warrant issuance, and public records requests. The office is located at 303 East Broad Street, Room 201, in Eufaula. Criminal case files include indictments, arrest warrants, booking documentation, arraignment records, pre-trial motions, plea agreements, trial transcripts, verdicts, judgments, sentencing orders, and probation documentation.

Interested parties can request copies of court documents during regular business hours. The clerk's staff assists with locating specific cases using defendant names, case numbers, or approximate filing dates. For detailed documents not available through online systems, in-person requests or mail requests to the address above are necessary.

How to Search Records in Barbour County

Barbour County criminal records can be searched through the Alacourt ACCESS system at pa.alacourt.com. This statewide database provides immediate online searching of circuit and district court cases. Name searches and case number searches are available for $9.99 per search. The system displays case numbers, charges, filing dates, court dispositions, and sentencing information. For complete court documents, interested parties must contact the Circuit Clerk's office at (334) 687-1500.

In-person searches at the Eufaula courthouse allow access to complete case files without online fees. Visitors should bring valid photo identification and request access at the clerk's office during business hours. Staff can assist with file retrieval and provide information about copying fees for documents needed.

3rd Judicial Circuit

Barbour County is part of the 3rd Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Barbour and Bullock counties. The circuit is one of the smallest in Alabama, served by a single circuit judge. The 3rd Circuit has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, civil cases exceeding district court limits, and appeals from lower courts. The District Attorney for the 3rd Circuit prosecutes all criminal cases in both Barbour and Bullock counties.

Fees and Costs

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

Cities & Towns in Barbour County

Barbour County contains several municipalities. Criminal cases are filed and maintained at the Barbour County Circuit Court Clerk's office in Eufaula:

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