Alabama Cities - Civil Court Records

Civil court records for Alabama city residents are maintained at the county level. Select a major city below to find the county courthouse serving that area, local legal aid resources, and instructions for accessing civil court records.

Major Alabama Cities

About City Records in Alabama

In Alabama, civil court records are maintained at the county level, not by individual cities. When searching for civil court records involving a city resident or business, the records will be filed with the Circuit Clerk of the county where that city is located.

Municipal courts in Alabama cities handle traffic violations and municipal ordinance matters only. Civil lawsuits, contract disputes, personal injury claims, and other civil matters are filed in the county's circuit court or district court depending on the amount in controversy.

Finding the Right County

Each city page provides information about which county courthouse serves that city's residents. Alabama's 67 counties each have a Circuit Clerk responsible for maintaining civil court records. Visit the appropriate county page for full contact information and record request procedures.

Online Access

All Alabama court records can be searched through the Alacourt Public Access portal regardless of which city or county the case was filed in. The statewide database covers all 67 counties.