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Where to search Houston County records

Houston County, Alabama court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Houston County Circuit Clerk and Twentieth Judicial Circuit court information. Check current custody through Houston County official source (houstoncosoal.gov).

Court casesHouston County Circuit Clerk and Twentieth Judicial Circuit court information
Current custodyHouston County official source (houstoncosoal.gov)
Statewide recordsUse the Alabama state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Houston County's July 1, 2025 population at 109,895 and reports a 2020 Census population of 107,202.
The Houston County Courthouse is at 114 North Oates Street, Dothan, Alabama 36303, and the Circuit Clerk lists office hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a noon to 1:00 p.m. closure.
Houston County is part of Alabama's Twentieth Judicial Circuit.
The Houston County Sheriff's Office is headquartered at 411 North Foster Street, Dothan, and lists the Houston County Jail telephone number as (334) 712-0762.
The Sheriff's Office publishes an official inmate-listing page with name-search functionality and separate contact information for the jail.
The District Civil Division handles evictions and unlawful-detainer cases and lists a $6,001 to $10,000 claim bracket with a $267 filing fee for one defendant.

Houston County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Houston County Circuit Clerk and Twentieth Judicial Circuit court information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Houston County official source (houstoncosoal.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Houston County Sheriff's Office mission, contact, jail, and agency information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Houston County Commission policy for public-records requests	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

If you are checking a Houston County record, start by identifying which agency created it. Court dockets, municipal cases, jail information, police reports, and state records are separate sources. This page brings those paths together for Houston County. Houston County has 110,318 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 01-069
Population: 110,318 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Houston County's July 1, 2025 population at 109,895 and reports a 2020 Census population of 107,202.
Local detail: The Houston County Courthouse is at 114 North Oates Street, Dothan, Alabama 36303, and the Circuit Clerk lists office hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a noon to 1:00 p.m. closure.
Local detail: Houston County is part of Alabama's Twentieth Judicial Circuit.
Local detail: The Houston County Sheriff's Office is headquartered at 411 North Foster Street, Dothan, and lists the Houston County Jail telephone number as (334) 712-0762.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office publishes an official inmate-listing page with name-search functionality and separate contact information for the jail.
Local detail: The District Civil Division handles evictions and unlawful-detainer cases and lists a $6,001 to $10,000 claim bracket with a $267 filing fee for one defendant.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Houston County's July 1, 2025 population at 109,895 and reports a 2020 Census population of 107,202.
Local detail: The Houston County Courthouse is at 114 North Oates Street, Dothan, Alabama 36303, and the Circuit Clerk lists office hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a noon to 1:00 p.m. closure.
Local detail: Houston County is part of Alabama's Twentieth Judicial Circuit.

How can I search the Houston County Jail inmate listing?

For Houston County, start with Houston County Circuit Clerk and Twentieth Judicial Circuit court information and Houston County Sheriff's Office mission, contact, jail, and agency information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I search the Houston County Jail inmate listing depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The inmate-listing page provides a search interface but does not establish that every booking, release, or historical record is displayed.

How do I contact the Houston County Jail about booking, bond, visitation, or release?

For Houston County, start with Houston County Circuit Clerk and Twentieth Judicial Circuit court information and Houston County Sheriff's Office mission, contact, jail, and agency information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Houston County Jail about booking, bond, visitation, or release depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The inmate-listing page provides a search interface but does not establish that every booking, release, or historical record is displayed.

Which Houston County court handles a criminal, civil, traffic, family, juvenile, or small-claims matter?

For Houston County, start with Houston County Circuit Clerk and Twentieth Judicial Circuit court information and Houston County Sheriff's Office mission, contact, jail, and agency information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Houston County court handles a criminal, civil, traffic, family, juvenile, or small-claims matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The inmate-listing page provides a search interface but does not establish that every booking, release, or historical record is displayed.

How do I file an eviction or unlawful-detainer case in Houston County District Court?

For Houston County, start with Houston County Circuit Clerk and Twentieth Judicial Circuit court information and Houston County Sheriff's Office mission, contact, jail, and agency information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I file an eviction or unlawful-detainer case in Houston County District Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The inmate-listing page provides a search interface but does not establish that every booking, release, or historical record is displayed.

How do I pay or resolve a Houston County traffic ticket?

For Houston County, start with Houston County Circuit Clerk and Twentieth Judicial Circuit court information and Houston County Sheriff's Office mission, contact, jail, and agency information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I pay or resolve a Houston County traffic ticket depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The inmate-listing page provides a search interface but does not establish that every booking, release, or historical record is displayed.

How do I search Houston County court records or sign up for electronic notices?

For Houston County, start with Houston County Circuit Clerk and Twentieth Judicial Circuit court information and Houston County Sheriff's Office mission, contact, jail, and agency information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search Houston County court records or sign up for electronic notices depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The inmate-listing page provides a search interface but does not establish that every booking, release, or historical record is displayed.

How do I submit a Houston County public-records request?

For Houston County, start with Houston County Circuit Clerk and Twentieth Judicial Circuit court information and Houston County Sheriff's Office mission, contact, jail, and agency information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I submit a Houston County public-records request depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The inmate-listing page provides a search interface but does not establish that every booking, release, or historical record is displayed.

How do I contact the Houston County Sheriff's Office about warrants, reports, or civil process?

For Houston County, start with Houston County Circuit Clerk and Twentieth Judicial Circuit court information and Houston County Sheriff's Office mission, contact, jail, and agency information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Houston County Sheriff's Office about warrants, reports, or civil process depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The inmate-listing page provides a search interface but does not establish that every booking, release, or historical record is displayed.

Jail, booking, and custody records

For current custody information, start with Houston County Sheriff's Office mission, contact, jail, and agency information. The inmate-listing page provides a search interface but does not establish that every booking, release, or historical record is displayed.

Finding Houston County criminal court records

Start with Houston County Circuit Clerk and Twentieth Judicial Circuit court information for the official Houston County court path. County: Houston County services are centered in Dothan, the county seat. The retrieved official sources do not provide a complete current list of county boundary neighbors or incorporated municipalities. Court: The county is served by the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. Circuit, District, traffic, family, juvenile, small-claims, and magistrate or warrant divisions have distinct procedures and jurisdiction; the Circuit Clerk cautions that its website is informational and not legal advice.

Local courts, citations, and municipal records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Houston County Sheriff's Office operates or provides access to the Houston County Jail inmate listing. The official jail contact is (334) 712-0762; verify booking, bond, release, and custody status directly with the jail. Municipal: Municipal courts and city law-enforcement agencies are separate from Houston County Circuit and District Courts. The retrieved official sources do not provide a complete municipality-by-municipality municipal-court directory.

Local police and incident-report sources

For police or incident records, use Houston County Commission policy for public-records requests. The Circuit Clerk website provides procedures and forms, not individualized legal advice or definitive case outcomes.

City pages and jurisdiction boundaries

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Statewide Alabama criminal-record sources

Statewide Alabama sources are separate from Houston County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

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Official Houston County and Alabama record sources

For an official starting point, use U.S. Census Bureau official Houston County demographic statistics. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use U.S. Census Bureau official Houston County demographic statistics. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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