Lawrence County - Thirty-Sixth Circuit Court of Alabama

Lawrence County - Thirty-Sixth Circuit Court of Alabama Court cases in Lawrence County, Moulton, AL

Lawrence County Circuit Court in Moulton, Alabama is the county's circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It handles felony criminal prosecutions; civil cases of general jurisdiction (such as personal injury, contract, and other complex claims); and domestic-relations matters, including divorce, child custody, and child support. The court conducts jury and nonjury trials, issues equitable relief, and hears appeals for trial de novo from the Lawrence County District Court and municipal courts within the county. Misdemeanor and traffic matters are generally handled in those lower courts, but the Circuit Court hears them when appealed or when traffic offenses are associated with felony charges.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Lawrence County - Thirty-Sixth Circuit Court of Alabama

Lawrence County Circuit Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction, providing:
- Case filings and docketing for criminal (felonies, some misdemeanors/traffic), civil (contracts, torts, property), domestic relations (divorce, custody, support), juvenile, probate/guardianship, and small claims.
- Protective orders: intake, emergency relief, and full hearings for domestic violence, stalking, or harassment.
- Court proceedings: arraignments, motions, mediation referrals, settlement conferences, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and compliance reviews.
- Jury services: qualification, summons, orientation, service management, and juror compensation.
- Public access: calendars/dockets, case records, certified copies, forms, and procedural guidance; interpreter and ADA accommodations.
- Financial and enforcement services: payments of fines, fees, restitution; bonds, subpoenas, and warrants.
- Appellate processing and maintenance of the official court record.