Chambers County Criminal History
Criminal history records in Chambers County are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk at the courthouse in Lafayette. The clerk's office is custodian of all criminal case files for the 5th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Macon, Randolph, and Tallapoosa 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 Chambers County criminal cases. You can inspect records in person at the clerk's office during standard business hours. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 makes these records as public writings accessible to all citizens.
Chambers County Quick Facts
County Information
| County Seat | Lafayette |
|---|---|
| Judicial Circuit | 5th Circuit (four-county circuit) |
| Circuit Court Clerk | Lisa M. Burdette |
| Court Address | 2 Lafayette Street Lafayette, AL 36862 |
| Phone | (334) 864-4348 |
Circuit Court Clerk's Office
The Chambers County Circuit Court Clerk's office maintains all criminal case files for felony and misdemeanor cases filed in the county. Circuit Clerk Lisa M. Burdette 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) 864-4348. The clerk's staff assists with locating specific cases using defendant names, case numbers, or filing dates.
How to Search Records in Chambers County
Chambers 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.
5th Judicial Circuit
Chambers County is part of the 5th Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Chambers, Macon, Randolph, and Tallapoosa counties. The District Attorney for the 5th Circuit prosecutes all criminal cases across the four-county circuit. The 5th Circuit website at 5thcircuitda.org provides information about prosecution procedures.
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. Chambers 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 Chambers County
Chambers County municipalities include Lafayette (county seat), Lanett, and Valley. Criminal cases are filed and maintained at the Chambers County Circuit Court Clerk's office.