Pike County - Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Alabama

Pike County - Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Alabama Court cases in Pike County, Troy, AL

Pike County Circuit Court in Troy, Alabama, is a circuit court and the trial court of general jurisdiction for Pike County within the Twelfth Judicial Circuit. It conducts jury and nonjury trials, handling felony criminal prosecutions and related misdemeanors, higher-value civil actions, and domestic relations matters such as divorce, child custody, and support. The court hears appeals for trial de novo from the Pike County District Court and municipal courts, and certain matters appealed from Probate Court. While traffic and most misdemeanor cases originate in district or municipal courts, the circuit court addresses them on appeal or when connected to felony charges.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Pike County - Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Alabama

Pike County Circuit Court provides public access to justice for criminal, civil, and family law matters. Core services include case filings and docket management (paper or electronic where available), scheduling and conducting hearings, motions, trials, and issuing orders and judgments. Criminal cases include felonies and related misdemeanors; civil cases include contract, tort, property, and other general civil actions; family matters include divorce, custody, child support, and adoptions. The court accepts and issues protective orders (e.g., domestic violence, stalking). It administers jury services-juror qualification and summons, orientation, reporting, deferrals, and payment. Public services also include records access and certified copies, fine/fee payment, interpreter and ADA accommodation requests, compliance and scheduling information, and standardized forms. Some locations may also provide mediation or problem-solving court programs.