Macon County - 5th Judicial Circuit of Alabama

Macon County - 5th Judicial Circuit of Alabama Court cases in Macon County, Tuskegee, AL

Macon County Circuit Court in Tuskegee, Alabama is a state circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Macon County. It adjudicates felony criminal cases; civil actions of higher value or seeking equitable relief; and domestic relations matters, including divorce, child custody, and child support. The court issues protection‑from‑abuse orders and conducts jury and non‑jury trials. It also hears appeals for trial de novo from the Macon County District Court and local municipal courts, including misdemeanors and traffic offenses originating there. Routine traffic and most misdemeanor cases begin in district or municipal court, while the circuit court handles the county's more serious criminal matters, larger or complex civil disputes, family law cases, and appeals from lower courts.

Macon County - 5th Judicial Circuit of Alabama Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Macon County - 5th Judicial Circuit of Alabama

Macon County Circuit Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction serving the public in Macon County. It handles:

- Criminal cases (felonies, misdemeanors, ordinance violations)
- Civil matters (tort, contract, small claims)
- Family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, support)
- Juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect
- Probate and guardianship
- Traffic and conservation offenses
- Landlord‑tenant/evictions

Key services:

- Case filings, docketing, and official records management
- Protective orders (domestic violence, stalking, related relief)
- Scheduling and conducting hearings, conferences, and trials (bench and jury)
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, and juror support
- Collection and processing of fines, fees, and restitution
- Calendars and case information access as permitted by law
- Standard forms and basic assistance for self-represented litigants