Lauderdale County - 11th Judicial Circuit

Lauderdale County - 11th Judicial Circuit Court cases in Lauderdale County, Florence, AL

Lauderdale County Circuit Court in Florence is a circuit (trial) court of general jurisdiction serving Alabama's Eleventh Judicial Circuit. It hears felony criminal cases; civil actions typically exceeding $20,000; domestic relations matters (divorce, child custody, and support); and equity/injunctive relief cases. The court conducts jury and nonjury trials and hears appeals for trial de novo from the Lauderdale County District Court and local municipal courts in criminal, traffic, and certain civil matters. It also reviews appeals and handles specific proceedings transferred from the Probate Court as provided by Alabama law. As the county's highest trial court, it is the primary forum for major civil and criminal litigation and for reviewing lower-court decisions.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Lauderdale County - 11th Judicial Circuit

Lauderdale County Circuit Court serves the public as the county's court of general jurisdiction. Core services include: accepting and processing case filings; maintaining the official record and docket; scheduling and holding hearings, conferences, and trials; collecting fines/fees; and providing copies and certified records. Case types commonly handled include felony criminal cases, major civil disputes (contracts, torts, property), and appeals from lower courts; family-law matters and protective orders are heard where authorized by law. Judges conduct arraignments, motion hearings, settlement conferences, bench and jury trials, and sentencing. Jury services cover summonsing, qualification, orientation, and juror support. The court issues subpoenas and writs, enforces judgments, manages mediation referrals and case management orders, and provides public access to calendars, forms, and procedural information (not legal advice).