Covington County
Covington County is Alabama's eighth-largest county by land, occupying approximately 1,031 square miles. The county was established in 1821 through an act of the Alabama State Legislature and named after Leonard Covington, a military officer and politician. As of 2022, the county is home to 37,542 persons. The City of Andalusia is the county's largest city and government seat.
Covington County's trial courts include the Circuit, District, Probate, and Municipal Courts. The Circuit Court, also the 22nd Judicial Circuit of Alabama, has general jurisdiction over felony trials and civil disputes exceeding $10,000 in financial settlement. It also settles domestic relations cases involving divorce, juvenile delinquency, child support, child custody, domestic violence, and alimony. The apex court can review judgments from the Probate, District, and Municipal Courts. Meanwhile, the Covington County District Court hears civil claims for $10,000 or less and small claims for up to $3000. Misdemeanors, traffic violations, and other minor criminal proceedings are adjudicated by the District Court. The Probate Court in Covington County handles contested wills, guardianships, and conservatorships. The county also has Municipal Courts in Andalusia, Florala, and other major cities. These courts preside over ordinance violations such as illegal dumping and non-compliance with building/zoning regulations.
Covington County court records are official documents or recordings generated during judicial hearings in the trial courts. These records contain names of involved parties, case filings, depositions, transcripts, complaints, dockets, and judgments. The Covington County Circuit Court Clerk maintains and disseminates public court records as required by the Public Records Policy in Alabama. Anyone can get copies of the following public court documents:
- Property records
- Traffic records
- Civil records
- Probate records
- Family law records
- Criminal court records
To get these documents, requesters can contact the Circuit Court Clerk by phone or in person at:
Covington County Courthouse
1 North Court Square
Andalusia, AL 36420-3995
Phone: (334) 428-2520
Note that the Clerk may request specific fees before processing court records requests. Individuals can also view Covington County court records online via the Alabama Just One Look tool. Public access to juvenile, mental health, and sealed court records is prohibited under state and federal laws.
