Lee County
In 1866, Lee County was formed in the east-central part of Alabama and named after Confederate General Robert E. Lee. As of the population estimate on July 1, 2023, the county had a total of 183,215 residents, with about 70.5% belonging to the white racial group.
The Lee County court system comprises four key courts, namely: the Circuit Court, District Court, Probate Court, and Municipal Courts. The 37th Judicial Circuit Court holds general jurisdiction over most criminal and civil matters, primarily dealing with felonies, civil cases where the dispute involves more than $3,000, and appeals from lower courts within the county. The District Court, on the other hand, addresses civil cases where the contested amount is greater than $3,000 but does not exceed $10,000. It also has jurisdiction over felony preliminary hearings and misdemeanor cases.
The Opelika and Auburn Municipal Courts are the only municipal courts in Lee County. Within their geographical confines, these courts deal with misdemeanor offenses and violations of municipal ordinances. The Probate Court focuses on resolving legal matters related to adoptions, wills and estates, mental health, real property, and name changes.
Lee County public court records are the documents that give detailed information about the legal proceedings of cases filed in the county. Typically, these records are created starting with the filing of a complaint or petition in the clerk's office. However, attorneys and pro se litigants can electronically file court documents by creating an account on the AlaFile system and paying the required fees. The documents are received, processed, and maintained in the case docket by the Circuit Clerk.
In the Lee County Circuit Clerk's Office, the public can access court records in these case types:
- Civil case
- Criminal case
- Small claims case
- Domestic relations case
- Traffic case
By subscription, the On-Demand Access to Alabama State Trial Court Records platform provides access to court records, including case details and images by providing the name of the party involved or case number. Alternatively, you can complete and send a Request for Copies and/or Searches of Court Records by mail to:
2311 Gateway Dr.
Suite 104
Opelika, AL 36801
