Spanish Fort Municipal Court

Spanish Fort Municipal Court cases in Baldwin County, Spanish Fort, AL

Spanish Fort Municipal Court is a municipal court in Spanish Fort, Alabama. It has limited jurisdiction over violations of city ordinances and adopted state misdemeanors occurring within the city limits or the city's police jurisdiction. The court handles traffic offenses (including citations and misdemeanor DUI), misdemeanor criminal cases (such as disorderly conduct or misdemeanor theft), and municipal code and licensing violations. It does not hear civil disputes, family/domestic matters, or felony offenses; felony cases are handled in the Baldwin County district or circuit courts. Proceedings include arraignments, pleas, trials, and sentencing, with appeals heard de novo in the Baldwin County Circuit Court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Spanish Fort Municipal Court

Spanish Fort Municipal Court serves the public by handling violations of city ordinances, misdemeanor offenses within city limits, and traffic/parking citations. Core services include case filings (citations and complaints); arraignments, bench trials, and compliance/review hearings; magistrate functions (warrants, summons, accepting complaints); accepting pleas, motions, and appeals to Baldwin County Circuit Court; fines/fees/restitution collection with payment plans; probation and compliance monitoring; records requests and case-status information; and referrals to diversion or driving school where authorized. The court does not issue Protection From Abuse (protective) orders or manage jury services; those are handled by Baldwin County Circuit Court. Public-facing support includes scheduling and continuances, interpreter requests, accessibility accommodations, and indigent-defense appointments when eligible.