Search Court Records in Cullman County

This page helps users handle a court records need in Cullman County, Alabama, including where to search trial court records, which court office handles records, and how to contact the Clerk’s Office for help.

Alacourt ACCESS V2.0 provides on-demand access to Alabama state trial court records, while the Cullman County Circuit Clerk serves as the official record keeper for District and Circuit Court proceedings.

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Cullman County Circuit Clerk records role

The Cullman County Circuit Clerk is the official record keeper and business manager for District and Circuit Court proceedings. The office maintains court records, collects and disburses court funds, prepares subpoenas, issues court notices, and works with the public on pleadings, fines, and fees.

Court records are divided among Civil, Criminal, Domestic, Child Support, Traffic, Juvenile, and Warrants divisions. The Clerk’s Office notes that court records are electronically imaged so information is more readily available to judges, clerks, and the public.

For local court information, use the Cullman County Thirty-Second Circuit Court website.

Legal advice limit: the Circuit Clerk cannot give legal advice. Users who need legal help should contact an attorney.

Civil, criminal, domestic, and traffic records

Cullman County court records are handled by the division connected to the case type. Circuit Civil handles matters such as appeals from District Civil, administrative appeals, probate court appeals, and civil matters where the amount in controversy exceeds $20,000. District Civil handles civil cases from $6,000.01 to $20,000, evictions, unlawful detainers, and small claims.

Circuit Criminal handles felony criminal matters and misdemeanor appeals from Cullman County District Court and the City of Cullman Municipal Court. District Criminal handles misdemeanor cases, preliminary hearings for felony cases, worthless check matters, conservation tickets, Revenue Commission tickets, and ABC violations.

Traffic matters may involve payment or court appearance requirements. AlaPay is the official online payment service for state traffic tickets and criminal fines, and it charges a 4% service fee for online payments. Use pay eligible Alabama tickets or criminal fines through AlaPay when the case qualifies for online payment.

Electronic filing and court forms

Pro se litigants in circuit civil cases are encouraged to file pleadings electronically through the AlaFile system. Once registered, pro se litigants receive notices electronically by email.

Additional legal information, court forms, eFiling information, eForms, traffic services, judicial data, and county court information are available through the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts.

Divorce and child support filings may require specific forms. The Clerk’s Office cannot complete forms for users or give legal advice about how to fill them out.

Common timing and court record checks

Some Cullman County court processes include specific timing rules. District Civil cases normally take 1 to 2 weeks to process after forms are completed. Once served with a Statement of Claim, a defendant has 14 days to answer and file the answer with the Clerk’s Office.

If a District Civil defendant answers, the case is set for trial in 6 to 8 weeks from receipt of the answer. A party who disagrees with a District Civil judgment may file a Notice of Appeal with the clerk within 14 calendar days after the judgment date.

Traffic cases cannot be resolved by phone. A written request for a continuance must be filed with the Clerk’s Office at least 7 days before the court date, and filing the request does not guarantee approval.

Cullman County court records contacts

Use these contacts for court records questions, division routing, and courthouse assistance in Cullman County.

• Cullman County Circuit Clerk, Cullman County Courthouse, 500 2nd Ave SW, Cullman, AL 35055; Phone: (256) 775-4654
• Cullman County Courthouse, 500 2nd Ave SW, Cullman, AL 35055; Phone: (256) 775-4660; Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, M-F
• Circuit Civil and District Civil; Phone: (256) 775-4800
• Circuit Criminal; Phone: (256) 775-4798
• District Criminal; Phone: (256) 775-4693
• Traffic; Phone: (256) 775-4690
• Child Support and Domestic; Phone: (256) 775-4799
• Alabama Traffic Service Center; Phone: (866) 954-9399