Franklin County
Franklin County is the parent county of Colbert County. It was established in 1818 and named after Benjamin Franklin. The county seat is the City of Russellville. As of 2020, it had over 32,113 residents and a land area of 634 square miles.
Franklin County is served by a Circuit Court, District Court, Probate Court, and Municipal Courts. The Circuit Court has jurisdiction over all cases heard in the county. It typically hears civil matters where the amount in controversy exceeds $3,000 and criminal cases, such as felonies, capital offenses, and misdemeanors. The court also oversees family law cases, such as adoptions, child support, custody, alimony, and divorces. The District Court conducts preliminary hearings for felonies and handles misdemeanors. It also deals with civil cases where the amount in controversy ranges from $3,000 to $10,000. The court has a Juvenile Division that addresses legal matters involving minors, such as juvenile delinquency, truancy, and dependency cases. The Probate Court deals with cases related to the probate of wills, administration of estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and mental health commitments. It also handles name changes. The Municipal Courts in Franklin County handle cases involving violations of city and municipal ordinances. These courts are located in the cities of Phil Campbell, Red Bay, and Russellville.
Public court records are official reports created by the judiciary to document case-related activities. These records typically include details such as filing and hearing dates, names of the parties involved, legal motions, arguments presented by the parties, and evidence submitted. The Circuit Clerk of Franklin County is responsible for managing, updating, and processing these court records. Examples of the record include:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Property records
- Family law records
- Probate records
Court records can be accessed both online and in physical form. Interested individuals may obtain these records by submitting requests by mail or visiting the Clerk's office in person at:
410 N Jackson Ave
Russellville, AL 35653
Phone: (256) 332-8861
Alternatively, individuals can access these records online via the Alabama Judicial System's Public Access Portal. On the portal, searches can be conducted using identifying details such as the case number or names of the parties involved.
Individuals seeking to obtain physical copies of court records at the Franklin County Clerk's Office may pay a $1.00 fee per page of court record requested. If the desired record is to be certified, an additional $6.00 fee applies.
