Probate Court - Chambers County Alabama Court cases in Chambers County, Lafayette, AL
Chambers County Probate Court in LaFayette, Alabama, is a county probate court. It handles probate and estate administration (wills, letters testamentary/administration), guardianships and conservatorships, adoptions, name changes, and involuntary mental-health commitments. The court issues marriage licenses and maintains official county records, including recording of deeds and other land records. It does not hear criminal or traffic cases, general civil lawsuits, divorces, or child-custody matters; those are handled by the Chambers County District and Circuit Courts. The probate judge also has certain statutory administrative duties, including election-related responsibilities.
Probate Court - Chambers County Alabama Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Probate Court |
| County: | Chambers |
| Street Address: | 2 South LaFayette Street |
| City: | LaFayette |
| Zip Code: | 36862 |
| Phone: | 334-864-4380 |
| Fax: | 334-864-2495 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Website URL: | http://chamberscountyal.gov/departments/circuit-clerk/probate/ |
| Parking: | Parking is available |
| Languages: | English Only |
| Email: | commission.info@chamberscountyal.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Probate Court - Chambers County Alabama
Chambers County Probate Court serves the public by handling:
- Estate administration (probate of wills, intestate estates), appointment of personal representatives, claims, inventories, and accountings.
- Guardianships and conservatorships for minors and incapacitated adults, with oversight of bonds and reports.
- Adoptions and legal name changes.
- Involuntary mental health commitments.
- Marriage licenses.
- Recording, maintenance, and certified copies of probate filings and related records.
The court accepts filings, schedules and conducts hearings in probate, guardianship, adoption, and mental health matters, and issues orders and letters as required.
Not typically handled by the Probate Court: protection-from-abuse/family-violence protective orders (filed in Circuit/District Court or via the District Attorney) and jury services (managed by the Circuit Court Clerk/Jury Commission). For jury summons or protective orders, use the appropriate office; for probate-related filings and records, use the Probate Court.