Marshall County Courthouse

Marshall County Courthouse Court cases in Marshall County, Guntersville, AL

Marshall County Circuit Court in Guntersville is a circuit (trial) court of general jurisdiction for Marshall County, Alabama. It handles felony criminal prosecutions; civil actions typically exceeding the district court's monetary limit; domestic relations matters such as divorce, child custody, and support; and equitable claims. The court also hears appeals for trial de novo from the Marshall County District Court and municipal courts, including appeals of misdemeanor and traffic cases. Its jurisdiction covers cases arising within Marshall County.

Marshall County Courthouse Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Marshall County Courthouse

Marshall County Circuit Court serves the public as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. Core services include:
- Case filings and docket management for civil disputes (contracts, personal injury, property), domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), criminal matters (felonies and some misdemeanors), and certain appeals.
- Processing and issuance of protective orders (e.g., domestic violence/stalking), including emergency and final orders.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings-arraignments, motion and status hearings, and bench and jury trials-and issuing orders and judgments.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, deferrals, orientation, and juror payment.
- Records and payments: maintaining dockets and case files, providing certified copies, collecting filing fees, fines, and restitution.
- Public support: forms, basic procedural information, and requests for interpreters or disability accommodations.