Lamar County Probate Court cases in Lamar County, Vernon, AL
Lamar County Probate Court in Vernon, Alabama, is a county-level probate court of limited jurisdiction. It handles specialized matters assigned by Alabama law, while District and Circuit Courts handle criminal, traffic, general civil, and domestic-relations cases. The Probate Court's docket includes probate of wills and administration of estates; appointment and supervision of guardians and conservators for minors and incapacitated adults; adoptions; name changes and legitimations; involuntary mental health commitment proceedings; and condemnation/eminent domain filings. The office also issues marriage licenses and maintains certain public records. It does not adjudicate criminal or traffic offenses or general civil disputes.
Lamar County Probate Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Probate Court |
| County: | Lamar |
| Street Address: | 44690 Highway 17 PO Box 338 |
| City: | Vernon |
| Zip Code: | 35592 |
| Phone: | 205-695-9119 |
| Fax: | 205-695-9253 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.lamarcounty.us/probate-judge |
| Parking: | Parking is available around the courthouse. |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lamar-County-Courthouse/167106840002671 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Lamar County Probate Court
Lamar County Probate Court serves the public by:
- Accepting and processing case filings for: probate of wills and estates; issuance of Letters Testamentary/Administration; guardianships and conservatorships (adults and minors); emergency and involuntary mental health matters; and marriage license applications.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings on probate, guardianship/conservatorship, and mental health petitions; issuing orders, citations, and notices; administering oaths and bonds.
- Maintaining official records and providing certified copies of orders, letters, and marriage records; offering standardized forms and procedural guidance (no legal advice).
- Collecting required fees, managing deadlines, and docketing cases.
Scope clarifications:
- Protective orders (e.g., family-violence or stalking) are generally handled by the appropriate trial court (not Probate Court).
- Jury services are typically managed by the county's general trial courts; probate matters are heard by a judge, with jury trials only where authorized by law.