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Where to search Pickens County records

Pickens County, Alabama court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official Alabama Administrative Office of Courts site for the Pickens County Circuit Clerk and 24th Judicial Circuit. Check current custody through Official Pickens County Sheriff's Office jail location, custody, and contact information.

Court casesOfficial Alabama Administrative Office of Courts site for the Pickens County Circuit Clerk and 24th Judicial Circuit
Current custodyOfficial Pickens County Sheriff's Office jail location, custody, and 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 Pickens County Courthouse is listed at 20 Phoenix Avenue in Carrollton, Alabama, with Circuit Clerk hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
Pickens County is identified by the Alabama courts site as part of the 24th Judicial Circuit of Alabama.
The Pickens County Circuit Clerk's office lists Keith Cox as circuit clerk and provides phone number 205-367-2050.
The official court site provides Pickens County information for circuit civil, district civil, traffic court, jury service, protection-from-abuse matters, and magistrate warrants.
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office lists its administration and detention facility at 188 Cemetery Street in Carrollton, with 24-hour phone number 205-367-2000.
The Sheriff's Office publishes a current-inmate and 48-hour-release roster for the Pickens County Detention Center, with an accuracy disclaimer on the roster portal.
The Pickens County Detention Facility lists visitation by appointment, generally Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
The Pickens County 911 Center provides emergency and non-emergency dispatching for the county Sheriff's Office, all Pickens County police departments, and all county fire departments.

Pickens County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Official Alabama Administrative Office of Courts site for the Pickens County Circuit Clerk and 24th Judicial Circuit	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Official Pickens County Sheriff's Office jail location, custody, and contact information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Official Pickens County court, clerk, probate, sheriff, prosecutor, and county-office directory	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Pickens County official source (pcsoal.org)	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 Pickens 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 Pickens County. Pickens County has 18,221 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: 01-107
Population: 18,221 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Pickens County Courthouse is listed at 20 Phoenix Avenue in Carrollton, Alabama, with Circuit Clerk hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
Local detail: Pickens County is identified by the Alabama courts site as part of the 24th Judicial Circuit of Alabama.
Local detail: The Pickens County Circuit Clerk's office lists Keith Cox as circuit clerk and provides phone number 205-367-2050.
Local detail: The official court site provides Pickens County information for circuit civil, district civil, traffic court, jury service, protection-from-abuse matters, and magistrate warrants.
Local detail: The Pickens County Sheriff's Office lists its administration and detention facility at 188 Cemetery Street in Carrollton, with 24-hour phone number 205-367-2000.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office publishes a current-inmate and 48-hour-release roster for the Pickens County Detention Center, with an accuracy disclaimer on the roster portal.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Pickens County Courthouse is listed at 20 Phoenix Avenue in Carrollton, Alabama, with Circuit Clerk hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
Local detail: Pickens County is identified by the Alabama courts site as part of the 24th Judicial Circuit of Alabama.
Local detail: The Pickens County Circuit Clerk's office lists Keith Cox as circuit clerk and provides phone number 205-367-2050.

How do I contact the Pickens County Circuit Clerk or courthouse?

For Pickens County, start with Official Alabama Administrative Office of Courts site for the Pickens County Circuit Clerk and 24th Judicial Circuit and Official Pickens County court, clerk, probate, sheriff, prosecutor, and county-office directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Pickens County Circuit Clerk or courthouse depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Circuit Clerk website provides procedural information and expressly states that it is not legal advice.

Which Pickens County court handles a traffic citation, eviction, small claim, or civil case?

For Pickens County, start with Official Alabama Administrative Office of Courts site for the Pickens County Circuit Clerk and 24th Judicial Circuit and Official Pickens County court, clerk, probate, sheriff, prosecutor, and county-office directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Pickens County court handles a traffic citation, eviction, small claim, or civil case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Circuit Clerk website provides procedural information and expressly states that it is not legal advice.

How do I search the Pickens County current-inmate or recent-release roster?

For Pickens County, start with Official Alabama Administrative Office of Courts site for the Pickens County Circuit Clerk and 24th Judicial Circuit and Official Pickens County court, clerk, probate, sheriff, prosecutor, and county-office directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search the Pickens County current-inmate or recent-release roster depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Circuit Clerk website provides procedural information and expressly states that it is not legal advice.

What are Pickens County Detention Facility visitation, mail, and telephone rules?

For Pickens County, start with Official Alabama Administrative Office of Courts site for the Pickens County Circuit Clerk and 24th Judicial Circuit and Official Pickens County court, clerk, probate, sheriff, prosecutor, and county-office directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What are Pickens County Detention Facility visitation, mail, and telephone rules depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Circuit Clerk website provides procedural information and expressly states that it is not legal advice.

How do I contact Pickens County 911 or non-emergency dispatch?

For Pickens County, start with Official Alabama Administrative Office of Courts site for the Pickens County Circuit Clerk and 24th Judicial Circuit and Official Pickens County court, clerk, probate, sheriff, prosecutor, and county-office directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact Pickens County 911 or non-emergency dispatch depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Circuit Clerk website provides procedural information and expressly states that it is not legal advice.

How do I request service of process or obtain information about a Pickens County warrant?

For Pickens County, start with Official Alabama Administrative Office of Courts site for the Pickens County Circuit Clerk and 24th Judicial Circuit and Official Pickens County court, clerk, probate, sheriff, prosecutor, and county-office directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request service of process or obtain information about a Pickens County warrant depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Circuit Clerk website provides procedural information and expressly states that it is not legal advice.

How do I request a protection-from-abuse order in Pickens County?

For Pickens County, start with Official Alabama Administrative Office of Courts site for the Pickens County Circuit Clerk and 24th Judicial Circuit and Official Pickens County court, clerk, probate, sheriff, prosecutor, and county-office directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request a protection-from-abuse order in Pickens County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Circuit Clerk website provides procedural information and expressly states that it is not legal advice.

Which municipal police department or court handles an incident inside a Pickens County municipality?

For Pickens County, start with Official Alabama Administrative Office of Courts site for the Pickens County Circuit Clerk and 24th Judicial Circuit and Official Pickens County court, clerk, probate, sheriff, prosecutor, and county-office directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which municipal police department or court handles an incident inside a Pickens County municipality depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Circuit Clerk website provides procedural information and expressly states that it is not legal advice.

Jail, booking, and custody records

For current custody information, start with Official Pickens County Sheriff's Office jail location, custody, and contact information. The Circuit Clerk website provides procedural information and expressly states that it is not legal advice.

Finding Pickens County criminal court records

Start with Official Alabama Administrative Office of Courts site for the Pickens County Circuit Clerk and 24th Judicial Circuit for the official Pickens County court path. County: Pickens County government and public-safety services are centered in Carrollton. The Sheriff's Office and county dispatch pages describe countywide law-enforcement and emergency-dispatch coverage. Court: Pickens County is within Alabama's 24th Judicial Circuit. The official Circuit Clerk site provides separate circuit-court and district-court information, including civil, traffic, jury, protection-from-abuse, and warrant resources.

Local courts, citations, and municipal records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Pickens County Sheriff's Office operates or identifies the Pickens County Detention Facility at 188 Cemetery Street in Carrollton and publishes current-inmate and recent-release roster links. Direct confirmation is required for custody, bond, and release decisions. Municipal: The 911 Center states that it dispatches for all Pickens County police departments and fire departments. Municipal police and municipal courts may retain separate authority within incorporated areas; a complete current municipal-court directory was not verified.

Local police and incident-report sources

For police or incident records, use Official Pickens County court, clerk, probate, sheriff, prosecutor, and county-office directory. The inmate roster is a convenience tool with an official disclaimer that the detention center cannot certify the information's accuracy or authenticity.

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 Pickens 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 Pickens County and Alabama record sources

For an official starting point, use Official Alabama Administrative Office of Courts site for the Pickens County Circuit Clerk and 24th Judicial Circuit. 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 Official Alabama Administrative Office of Courts site for the Pickens County Circuit Clerk and 24th Judicial Circuit. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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