Monroe County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Monroe County, Alabama; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Monroe County public records: common questions
Where to search Monroe County records
Monroe County, Alabama court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official Monroe County Circuit Clerk and 35th Judicial Circuit portal. Check current custody through Official county court, sheriff, detention, and municipal agency directory.
- Court casesOfficial Monroe County Circuit Clerk and 35th Judicial Circuit portal
- Current custodyOfficial county court, sheriff, detention, and municipal agency directory
- 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.
- Monroe County is served by Alabama's 35th Judicial Circuit.
- The Monroe County Courthouse is at 65 North Alabama Avenue, Monroeville, Alabama 36460, and the Circuit Clerk lists weekday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- The Circuit Clerk is the official record keeper and business manager for Monroe County Circuit and District Court proceedings.
- The Circuit Clerk's listed record divisions include civil, criminal, domestic, child support, traffic, juvenile, and warrants.
- The court's official jurisdiction guidance states that Circuit Court handles felony prosecutions and civil matters exceeding $10,000, while District Court handles traffic, small claims, and other limited-jurisdiction matters.
- The official court directory lists the Monroe County Sheriff at 251-575-2963, the Monroe County Detention Facility at 251-575-2635, and separate police and municipal-court contacts for Monroeville and Excel.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Official Monroe County Circuit Clerk and 35th Judicial Circuit portal | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Official county court, sheriff, detention, and municipal agency directory | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Monroe County official source (monroe.alacourt.gov) | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Monroe County official source (monroe.alacourt.gov) | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Monroe County official source (monroe.alacourt.gov) | County or local | Open source |
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This Monroe County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Monroe County has 18,965 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
- 01-099
- Population
- 18,965 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Monroe County is served by Alabama's 35th Judicial Circuit.
- Local detail
- The Monroe County Courthouse is at 65 North Alabama Avenue, Monroeville, Alabama 36460, and the Circuit Clerk lists weekday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Local detail
- The Circuit Clerk is the official record keeper and business manager for Monroe County Circuit and District Court proceedings.
- Local detail
- The Circuit Clerk's listed record divisions include civil, criminal, domestic, child support, traffic, juvenile, and warrants.
- Local detail
- The court's official jurisdiction guidance states that Circuit Court handles felony prosecutions and civil matters exceeding $10,000, while District Court handles traffic, small claims, and other limited-jurisdiction matters.
- Local detail
- The official court directory lists the Monroe County Sheriff at 251-575-2963, the Monroe County Detention Facility at 251-575-2635, and separate police and municipal-court contacts for Monroeville and Excel.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Monroe County is served by Alabama's 35th Judicial Circuit.
- Local detail: The Monroe County Courthouse is at 65 North Alabama Avenue, Monroeville, Alabama 36460, and the Circuit Clerk lists weekday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Local detail: The Circuit Clerk is the official record keeper and business manager for Monroe County Circuit and District Court proceedings.
How do I search or request a Monroe County court record?
For Monroe County, start with Official Monroe County Circuit Clerk and 35th Judicial Circuit portal and Official county court, sheriff, detention, and municipal agency directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search or request a Monroe County court record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The available official sources are Alabama Administrative Office of Courts county pages; no separate current Monroe County government website was located.
Which Monroe County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, traffic, or small-claims case?
For Monroe County, start with Official Monroe County Circuit Clerk and 35th Judicial Circuit portal and Official county court, sheriff, detention, and municipal agency directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Monroe County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, traffic, or small-claims case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The available official sources are Alabama Administrative Office of Courts county pages; no separate current Monroe County government website was located.
How do I contact the Monroe County Detention Facility about custody or visitation?
For Monroe County, start with Official Monroe County Circuit Clerk and 35th Judicial Circuit portal and Official county court, sheriff, detention, and municipal agency directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Monroe County Detention Facility about custody or visitation depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The available official sources are Alabama Administrative Office of Courts county pages; no separate current Monroe County government website was located.
How do I report an incident to the Monroe County Sheriff?
For Monroe County, start with Official Monroe County Circuit Clerk and 35th Judicial Circuit portal and Official county court, sheriff, detention, and municipal agency directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I report an incident to the Monroe County Sheriff depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The available official sources are Alabama Administrative Office of Courts county pages; no separate current Monroe County government website was located.
When does a case belong in Monroeville or Excel Municipal Court?
For Monroe County, start with Official Monroe County Circuit Clerk and 35th Judicial Circuit portal and Official county court, sheriff, detention, and municipal agency directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. When does a case belong in Monroeville or Excel Municipal Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The available official sources are Alabama Administrative Office of Courts county pages; no separate current Monroe County government website was located.
How do I obtain a Protection from Abuse order in Monroe County?
For Monroe County, start with Official Monroe County Circuit Clerk and 35th Judicial Circuit portal and Official county court, sheriff, detention, and municipal agency directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I obtain a Protection from Abuse order in Monroe County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The available official sources are Alabama Administrative Office of Courts county pages; no separate current Monroe County government website was located.
How do I respond to a Monroe County jury summons or warrant question?
For Monroe County, start with Official Monroe County Circuit Clerk and 35th Judicial Circuit portal and Official county court, sheriff, detention, and municipal agency directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I respond to a Monroe County jury summons or warrant question depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The available official sources are Alabama Administrative Office of Courts county pages; no separate current Monroe County government website was located.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The court directory provides telephone contacts but no public online inmate-roster or booking-search tool was located.
Criminal cases in Monroe County
Start with Official Monroe County Circuit Clerk and 35th Judicial Circuit portal for the official Monroe County court path. County: Monroe County government and county courts serve county-level matters; municipal agencies retain authority for incidents and records within their incorporated jurisdictions. Court: The 35th Judicial Circuit includes Monroe County Circuit and District Courts. Circuit Court handles general-jurisdiction matters, while District Court handles limited civil, traffic, small-claims, and related proceedings.
Jail and custody information for Monroe County
The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The available official sources are Alabama Administrative Office of Courts county pages; no separate current Monroe County government website was located.
Municipal and local court records
Use Official county court, sheriff, detention, and municipal agency directory for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The Monroe County Detention Facility is the county custody contact listed by the official court directory. State, federal, and municipal detention responsibilities are separate. Municipal: The official court guidance states that offenses occurring inside Monroeville or Excel city limits may be handled through the applicable municipal court, and incident reports should be obtained from the relevant municipal police department.
Statewide sources for Alabama records
Statewide Alabama sources are separate from Monroe County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities covered by local record systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Nearby Alabama records pages
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Official Monroe County and Alabama record sources
For an official starting point, use Official Monroe County Circuit Clerk and 35th Judicial Circuit portal. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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