Search Choctaw County Criminal History
Criminal history records in Choctaw County are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk at the courthouse in Butler. The clerk's office is custodian of all criminal case files for the 13th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Mobile and Washington 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 Choctaw County criminal cases. You can inspect records in person at the clerk's office during standard business hours. Alabama Code § 36-12-40 makes these records as public writings accessible to all citizens, Exemptions apply for juvenile records under § 12-15-133.
Choctaw County Quick Facts
- County Seat: Butler
- Judicial Circuit: 13th Circuit (three-county circuit)
- Circuit Court Clerk: Contact courthouse
- Location: Butler, AL
Circuit Court Clerk's Office
The Choctaw County Circuit Court Clerk's office maintains all criminal case files for felony and misdemeanor cases filed in the county. 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. The clerk's staff assists with locating specific cases using defendant names, case numbers, or filing dates.
How to Search Records in Choctaw County
Choctaw 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 Butler courthouse allow access to complete case files. Visitors should bring valid photo identification and request access at the clerk's office during business hours.
13th Judicial Circuit
Choctaw County is part of the 13th Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Choctaw, Mobile, and Washington counties. The District Attorney for the 13th Circuit prosecutes all criminal cases across the three-county circuit. Circuit court information and dockets are available through the Alacourt system.
Fees and Costs
Alabama Code § 41-9-644 authorizes the Circuit Court Clerk to impose fees not to exceed $25 for criminal offender records inspections. Choctaw 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) |
Legal Requirements and Statutes
Alabama Code § 36-12-40 provides that every citizen has the right to inspect and take copies of any public writing of the state. Expungement procedures are governed by Alabama Code § 15-27-1 and § 15-27-2.
Local Legal Resources
District Attorney - 13th Circuit
The District Attorney for the 13th Judicial Circuit prosecutes all criminal cases in Choctaw, Mobile, and Washington counties.
Public Records Requests
Formal public records requests in Choctaw County should be directed to the Circuit Court Clerk's office at the courthouse in Butler.
Cities in Choctaw County
Choctaw County municipalities include Butler (county seat), Lisman, Pennington, and Toxey. Criminal cases are filed and maintained at the Choctaw County Circuit Court Clerk's office.
Nearby Counties
- Washington County - Chatom (shares 13th Circuit)
- Clarke County - Grove Hill
- Sumter County - Livingston
- Marengo County - Linden