Cherokee County Criminal History

Criminal history records in Cherokee County are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk at the courthouse in Centre. The clerk's office is custodian of all criminal case files for the 9th Judicial Circuit, which also includes DeKalb County. 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 Cherokee 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 for juvenile records under Section 12-15-133.

County Information

Circuit Court Clerk's Office

The Cherokee County Circuit Court Clerk's office maintains all criminal case files for felony and misdemeanor cases filed in the county. Circuit Clerk Dwayne Amos oversees record management, court filings, warrant issuance, and public records requests. The office is located at 100 Main Street, Room 203, in Centre. 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 during regular business hours by contacting the clerk's office at (256) 927-3637. The clerk's staff assists with locating specific cases using defendant names, case numbers, or filing dates. For documents not available through online systems, in-person or mail requests to the courthouse are necessary.

How to Search Records in Cherokee County

Cherokee 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, dispositions, and sentencing information. For complete court documents, contact the Circuit Clerk's office.

In-person searches at the Centre 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.

9th Judicial Circuit

Cherokee County is part of the 9th Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Cherokee and DeKalb counties. The circuit has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, civil cases exceeding district court limits, and appeals from lower courts. The District Attorney for the 9th Circuit prosecutes all criminal cases in both Cherokee and DeKalb counties. Cherokee County is a rural county in northeast Alabama with limited online court resources compared to larger counties. The circuit follows Alabama Administrative Office of Courts regulations for records management and court 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. Cherokee County adheres to this statutory fee limit. Additional fees apply for certified copies of court documents.

Cities & Towns in Cherokee County

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

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