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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Houston County, Alabama; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Houston County public records: common questions
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 Official Houston County Jail inmate listing and jail contact information.
- Court casesHouston County Circuit Clerk and Twentieth Judicial Circuit court information
- Current custodyOfficial Houston County Jail inmate listing and jail contact information
- 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 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.
| 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 | |
| Jail and custody | Official Houston County Jail inmate listing and jail contact information | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Houston County Commission policy for public-records requests | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Houston County Sheriff's Office mission, contact, jail, and agency information | County or local | Open source |
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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 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 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?
No reviewed official source for Houston County establishes complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Use Official Houston County Jail inmate listing and jail contact information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.
How do I contact the Houston County Jail about booking, bond, visitation, or release?
The reviewed official sources for Houston County do not identify complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Use Official Houston County Jail inmate listing and jail contact information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.
Which Houston County court handles a criminal, civil, traffic, family, juvenile, or small-claims matter?
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. Check Houston County Circuit Clerk and Twentieth Judicial Circuit court information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do I file an eviction or unlawful-detainer case in Houston County District 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. Open Houston County Circuit Clerk and Twentieth Judicial Circuit court information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How do I pay or resolve a Houston County traffic ticket?
The reviewed official sources for Houston County do not identify a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Houston County Circuit Clerk and Twentieth Judicial Circuit court information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do I search Houston County court records or sign up for electronic notices?
The approved official source set for Houston County does not document a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Houston County Circuit Clerk and Twentieth Judicial Circuit court information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How do I submit a Houston County public-records request?
The county public-records policy may route requests differently depending on which county office holds the record. Use Houston County Commission policy for public-records requests for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.
How do I contact the Houston County Sheriff's Office about warrants, reports, or civil process?
The reviewed Houston County source provides a direct official access path. Use Houston County Sheriff's Office mission, contact, jail, and agency information for the current official access path.
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.
Official Houston County and Alabama record sources
For an official starting point, use Houston County Circuit Clerk and Twentieth Judicial Circuit court information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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