Cullman County Circuit Court cases in Cullman County, Cullman, AL
Cullman County Circuit Court is Alabama's trial court of general jurisdiction for the 32nd Judicial Circuit, based in Cullman. It handles felony criminal cases; civil actions beyond the district court's monetary jurisdiction and equitable matters; domestic relations (divorce, custody, and support); and conducts jury and nonjury trials. The court also hears appeals for trial de novo from Cullman County District and municipal courts, including misdemeanors and traffic offenses, as well as certain administrative appeals, making it the primary forum for major criminal, civil, and family matters in the county.
Cullman County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Cullman |
| Street Address: | 500 2nd Avenue SW,Room #303 |
| City: | Cullman |
| Zip Code: | 35055 |
| Phone: | 256-775-4654 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00A.M. to 4:30 P.M |
| Website URL: | http://www.cullmancourts.org/circuitcourt.html |
| Parking: | Parking is available around the courthouse. There is no charge for parking |
Services and Case Types Handled in Cullman County Circuit Court
Cullman County Circuit Court is the county's court of general jurisdiction. It handles:
- Criminal: felony prosecutions and related proceedings.
- Civil: higher-value civil actions, injunctions, and other equitable relief.
- Domestic relations: divorce, custody, support, and contempt.
- Protection From Abuse (PFA): intake of petitions, ex parte relief, and final hearings.
- Appeals: de novo appeals from district and municipal courts.
Public services include:
- Case filings and records: accepts filings, maintains dockets, issues copies/certified records, supports AlaFile for attorneys and in-person filing for self-represented parties.
- Jury services: juror qualification/summons, orientation, scheduling, excuse or deferral requests, and compensation processing.
- Court hearings and trials: schedules and conducts arraignments, motion hearings, conferences, bench and jury trials, and sentencings; posts dockets/calendars.
- Payments: receives court costs, fines, and restitution; provides receipts.
- Forms and assistance: supplies standard forms and filing guidance consistent with law.