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Lowndes County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Lowndes County, Alabama; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Lowndes County public records: common questions
Where to search Lowndes County records
Lowndes County, Alabama court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official Alabama Second Judicial Circuit website serving Lowndes County.
- Court casesOfficial Alabama Second Judicial Circuit website serving Lowndes County
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- 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 Lowndes County Sheriff's Office page lists the Sheriff as Christopher S. West and gives an office telephone number of 334-548-6151.
- The Alabama court site identifies Lowndes County as part of Alabama's Second Judicial Circuit and lists the courthouse at 1 South Washington Street, Hayneville, with weekday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Official Alabama Second Judicial Circuit website serving Lowndes County | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Official Lowndes County Sheriff's Office contact and public-safety information | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Official Lowndes County judiciary, Clerk, Probate Judge, Sheriff, and jail contact directory | County or local | Open source |
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A useful Lowndes County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Lowndes County has 9,359 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
- 01-085
- Population
- 9,359 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office page lists the Sheriff as Christopher S. West and gives an office telephone number of 334-548-6151.
- Local detail
- The Alabama court site identifies Lowndes County as part of Alabama's Second Judicial Circuit and lists the courthouse at 1 South Washington Street, Hayneville, with weekday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office page lists the Sheriff as Christopher S. West and gives an office telephone number of 334-548-6151.
How can I contact the Lowndes County Jail about custody, bond, visitation, or release information?
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is the county law-enforcement agency, and the official judiciary directory lists a Lowndes County Jail contact. State prison, federal custody, and juvenile custody are separate systems. Use Official Lowndes County judiciary, Clerk, Probate Judge, Sheriff, and jail contact directory for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.
How do I search Lowndes County court records or register for court e-notices?
No reviewed official source for Lowndes County establishes a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Official Alabama Second Judicial Circuit website serving Lowndes County for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which Lowndes County court handles a traffic, civil, criminal, domestic-relations, or probate matter?
Lowndes County is served by Alabama's Second Judicial Circuit, with circuit and district court functions. The Circuit Clerk and Probate Judge are separate offices with distinct responsibilities. Check Official Alabama Second Judicial Circuit website serving Lowndes County to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do I obtain deeds, mortgages, judgments, wills, estate records, or marriage certificates from the Probate Office?
The reviewed Lowndes County source provides a direct official access path. Use Official Lowndes County judiciary, Clerk, Probate Judge, Sheriff, and jail contact directory for the current official access path.
How far back do Lowndes County's online probate and recorded-document searches go?
Lowndes County is served by Alabama's Second Judicial Circuit, with circuit and district court functions. The Circuit Clerk and Probate Judge are separate offices with distinct responsibilities. Open Official Alabama Second Judicial Circuit website serving Lowndes County for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How do I contact the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office or submit a local public-safety request?
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office page lists the Sheriff as Christopher S. West and gives an office telephone number of 334-548-6151. Use Official Lowndes County Sheriff's Office contact and public-safety information for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.
Which agency has jurisdiction in Hayneville, Benton, Fort Deposit, Lowndesboro, White Hall, Gordonville, or Mosses?
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is the county law-enforcement agency, and the official judiciary directory lists a Lowndes County Jail contact. State prison, federal custody, and juvenile custody are separate systems. Use Official Lowndes County judiciary, Clerk, Probate Judge, Sheriff, and jail contact directory to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.
Municipal courts and other local systems
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is the county law-enforcement agency, and the official judiciary directory lists a Lowndes County Jail contact. State prison, federal custody, and juvenile custody are separate systems. Municipal: The county portal lists Lowndesboro, White Hall, Fort Deposit, Hayneville, Gordonville, Benton, and Mosses as local townships or communities. Municipal police and county Sheriff's Office authority may differ by location.
Local cities and separate court systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Lowndes County court and felony records
Start with Official Alabama Second Judicial Circuit website serving Lowndes County for the official Lowndes County court path. County: Lowndes County Commission administers county government and county departments; municipalities and other local agencies may have separate authority within their incorporated jurisdictions. Court: Lowndes County is served by Alabama's Second Judicial Circuit, with circuit and district court functions. The Circuit Clerk and Probate Judge are separate offices with distinct responsibilities.
Police records and public-record requests
For police or incident records, use Official Lowndes County Sheriff's Office contact and public-safety information. The reviewed official sources identify the jail and provide a telephone contact but do not expose a complete current public jail roster, booking history, visitation schedule, or release database.
Lowndes County custody and jail information
For current custody information, start with Official Lowndes County judiciary, Clerk, Probate Judge, Sheriff, and jail contact directory. The county portal and department pages contain legacy content and display a 2023 copyright notice, so current officeholders, hours, and procedures should be confirmed directly before relying on them.
Alabama state-level record sources
Statewide Alabama sources are separate from Lowndes County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Official Lowndes County and Alabama record sources
For an official starting point, use Official Lowndes County judiciary, Clerk, Probate Judge, Sheriff, and jail contact directory. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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