Butler County Criminal History
Criminal history records in Butler County are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk at the courthouse in Greenville. The clerk's office is custodian of all criminal case files for the 2nd Judicial Circuit, which also includes Crenshaw and Lowndes counties. Felony cases are processed through Circuit Court while misdemeanor cases are handled initially by district courts. The Alacourt ACCESS system gives online search for court records statewide, including Butler County criminal cases. You can inspect records in person at the clerk's office during business hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 makes these records as public writings accessible to all citizens. Exemptions apply.
Butler County Quick Facts
County Information
| County Seat | Greenville |
|---|---|
| Judicial Circuit | 2nd Circuit (three-county circuit) |
| Circuit Court Clerk | Mattie Gomillion |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 236 Greenville, AL 36037 |
| Phone | (334) 382-7166 |
| Office Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Circuit Court Clerk's Office
The Butler County Circuit Court Clerk's office maintains all criminal case files for felony and misdemeanor cases filed in the county. Circuit Clerk Mattie Gomillion oversees record management, court filings, warrant issuance, and public records requests. Criminal case files include indictments, arrest warrants, booking documentation, arraignment records, pre-trial motions, plea agreements, trial transcripts, verdicts, judgments, and sentencing orders.
Interested parties can request copies of court documents by contacting the clerk's office at (334) 382-7166 or mailing requests to PO Box 236, Greenville, AL 36037. The clerk's staff assists with locating specific cases using defendant names, case numbers, or filing dates.
How to Search Records in Butler County
Butler County criminal records can be searched through the Alacourt ACCESS system at pa.alacourt.com. Name searches and case number searches are available for $9.99 per search. The system displays case numbers, charges, filing dates, dispositions, and sentencing information. For complete court documents, contact the Circuit Clerk's office.
2nd Judicial Circuit
Butler County is part of the 2nd Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Butler, Crenshaw, and Lowndes counties. The District Attorney for the 2nd Circuit prosecutes all criminal cases across the three-county circuit.
Fees and Costs
Alabama Code Section 41-9-644 authorizes the Circuit Court Clerk to impose fees not to exceed $25 for criminal offender records inspections. Butler County follows this statutory fee limit.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Records Inspection | Up to $25 |
| Alacourt ACCESS Search | $9.99 per search |
| Photocopies | Contact clerk for rates |
| ALEA Background Check | $25 (fingerprint-based) |
Cities & Towns in Butler County
Butler County municipalities include Greenville (county seat), Georgiana, and McKenzie. Criminal cases are filed and maintained at the Butler County Circuit Court Clerk's office.