Marshall County
Marshall County is in northeastern Alabama and was established in 1836, named after John Marshall. The county has an estimated population of 97,612 people with about 565.8 square miles of land. Guntersville is the county seat. In Alabama, Marshall County ranks as the 61st largest county by total area.
The judicial system in Marshall County consists of two Circuit Courts, two District courts, a Probate Court, and six Municipal Courts. Marshall County Circuit Courts handle cases beyond the authority of other courts, with jurisdiction over most civil and criminal cases within the county, including juvenile matters, domestic relations, and felonies. Marshall County District Courts have limited jurisdiction over specific civil and criminal cases, such as felony preliminary hearings, evictions, and certain misdemeanors that are beyond the jurisdiction of Municipal Courts. The court is divided into several divisions, including the Small Claims Division and Traffic Court. The Marshall County Probate Court is known as the Court of the People. It handles cases relating to adoptions, name changes, and probate wills. The Municipal Courts in the county oversee cases involving city ordinance violations, traffic cases, and non-traffic misdemeanor cases.
Marshall County court records are official documents created or filed by courts within the county. These records include transcripts, dockets, orders, and motions. Under the Alabama Public Records Law, court records are public, except when they are marked confidential or sealed. Confidential court records/information may include sensitive personal information, mental health data, and juvenile records. Common types of public records in Marshall County include:
- Traffic Records
- Civil Records
- Probate Records
- Criminal Records
- Family Records
Marshall County Circuit and District court records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk's Office, serving as evidence for appeals or judgment reviews. Records may be searched online using the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts website or by visiting the courthouses in person. A fee may be required to obtain court records, whether for physical copies, online copies, or certified copies.
