Escambia County
Escambia County was founded on December 10, 1868, having a total landmass of 953 square miles. Its county seat is Brewton, and its largest city is Atmore. As of 2023, its population was 36,558, a decrease from the figure recorded in 2020. Escambia County is located in the south-central portion of Alabama.
Several courts handle different kinds of matters in Escambia County. They include a Circuit Court, a District Court, two Probate Courts, and three Municipal Courts. As part of the twenty-first Judicial Circuit Court, the Circuit Court presides over a range of cases such as disputes involving both large and small amounts of money. It also settles family-related issues —child support, divorce, and child visitation cases. The District Court determines if there is enough evidence for felony cases to proceed to trial. It hears traffic violations and less serious criminal cases.
The Probate Courts, one in Brewton and the other in Atmore appoint guardians for minors and incapacitated persons. They also play a crucial role in estate administration, adoption, probate of wills, and mental health commitment cases. The Municipal Courts handle noise complaints, speeding tickets, and building code violations. They handle minor offenses committed county-wide and ensure that orderliness is maintained by eliminating truancy.
The Circuit Court Clerk is the officer in charge of managing the accessibility of court records kept in his/her care. Court records are details of judicial proceedings, including summonses, sentences, transcripts, and judgments passed over cases. Many times, court records are now available via online platforms as well as in physical mediums in the courthouse.
The Alacourt System website allows attorneys to view case information electronically. In addition, the public have unrestricted access to court records on public terminals in the courthouse. Alternatively, they may visit the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk at 314 Belleville Ave, Brewton, AL 36427, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday to Friday.
The public is allowed access to these types of court records in Escambia County:
- Civil
- Criminal
- Probate
- Small Claims
- Traffic
