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Where to search Russell County records

Russell County, Alabama court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Twenty-Sixth Judicial Circuit, Russell County Circuit Clerk, courthouse, court divisions, and municipal-court links. Check current custody through Official county office directory with Probate, Sheriff, Jail, and court contacts.

Court casesTwenty-Sixth Judicial Circuit, Russell County Circuit Clerk, courthouse, court divisions, and municipal-court links
Current custodyOfficial county office directory with Probate, Sheriff, Jail, and court contacts
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 Russell County Judicial Center is at 501 14th Street in Phenix City and lists Circuit Clerk phone number 334-298-0516.
Russell County is served by the Twenty-Sixth Judicial Circuit of Alabama, with Circuit Judges A. David Johnson and Zachary T. Collins and District Judges Walter L. Gray III and James P. Graham III listed on the official court site.
The Russell County Circuit Clerk is Jody Sellers and serves as the official record keeper and business manager for District and Circuit Court proceedings.
The official county office directory lists the Russell County Jail at 334-298-8621 and the Sheriff's Office at 334-298-6535.
The Russell County court site provides a public-access computer for case information and document images at the Judicial Annex, with fees applicable for clerk research and copies.
The court site lists Phenix City Municipal Court at 1111 Broad Street and states that its magistrate handles felonies and misdemeanors occurring within city limits.

Russell County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Twenty-Sixth Judicial Circuit, Russell County Circuit Clerk, courthouse, court divisions, and municipal-court links	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Official county office directory with Probate, Sheriff, Jail, and court contacts	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Russell County court-record access, public terminal, copy requests, and fees	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Russell County official source (russell.alacourt.gov)	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.

A useful Russell 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. Russell County has 58,898 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: 01-113
Population: 58,898 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Russell County Judicial Center is at 501 14th Street in Phenix City and lists Circuit Clerk phone number 334-298-0516.
Local detail: Russell County is served by the Twenty-Sixth Judicial Circuit of Alabama, with Circuit Judges A. David Johnson and Zachary T. Collins and District Judges Walter L. Gray III and James P. Graham III listed on the official court site.
Local detail: The Russell County Circuit Clerk is Jody Sellers and serves as the official record keeper and business manager for District and Circuit Court proceedings.
Local detail: The official county office directory lists the Russell County Jail at 334-298-8621 and the Sheriff's Office at 334-298-6535.
Local detail: The Russell County court site provides a public-access computer for case information and document images at the Judicial Annex, with fees applicable for clerk research and copies.
Local detail: The court site lists Phenix City Municipal Court at 1111 Broad Street and states that its magistrate handles felonies and misdemeanors occurring within city limits.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Russell County Judicial Center is at 501 14th Street in Phenix City and lists Circuit Clerk phone number 334-298-0516.
Local detail: Russell County is served by the Twenty-Sixth Judicial Circuit of Alabama, with Circuit Judges A. David Johnson and Zachary T. Collins and District Judges Walter L. Gray III and James P. Graham III listed on the official court site.
Local detail: The Russell County Circuit Clerk is Jody Sellers and serves as the official record keeper and business manager for District and Circuit Court proceedings.

How do I search a Russell County Circuit or District Court case?

For Russell County, start with Twenty-Sixth Judicial Circuit, Russell County Circuit Clerk, courthouse, court divisions, and municipal-court links and Official county office directory with Probate, Sheriff, Jail, and court contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search a Russell County Circuit or District Court case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official court site states that Circuit Clerk staff cannot provide legal advice and that court information cannot be verified by the Clerk's Office.

Which Russell County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, civil, traffic, or small-claims matter?

For Russell County, start with Twenty-Sixth Judicial Circuit, Russell County Circuit Clerk, courthouse, court divisions, and municipal-court links and Official county office directory with Probate, Sheriff, Jail, and court contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Russell County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, civil, traffic, or small-claims matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official court site states that Circuit Clerk staff cannot provide legal advice and that court information cannot be verified by the Clerk's Office.

How do I request copies of Russell County court records?

For Russell County, start with Twenty-Sixth Judicial Circuit, Russell County Circuit Clerk, courthouse, court divisions, and municipal-court links and Official county office directory with Probate, Sheriff, Jail, and court contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request copies of Russell County court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official court site states that Circuit Clerk staff cannot provide legal advice and that court information cannot be verified by the Clerk's Office.

How do I contact the Russell County Circuit Clerk?

For Russell County, start with Twenty-Sixth Judicial Circuit, Russell County Circuit Clerk, courthouse, court divisions, and municipal-court links and Official county office directory with Probate, Sheriff, Jail, and court contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Russell County Circuit Clerk depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official court site states that Circuit Clerk staff cannot provide legal advice and that court information cannot be verified by the Clerk's Office.

How do I check custody status or contact the Russell County Jail?

For Russell County, start with Twenty-Sixth Judicial Circuit, Russell County Circuit Clerk, courthouse, court divisions, and municipal-court links and Official county office directory with Probate, Sheriff, Jail, and court contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I check custody status or contact the Russell County Jail depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official court site states that Circuit Clerk staff cannot provide legal advice and that court information cannot be verified by the Clerk's Office.

How do I request a Russell County arrest warrant or magistrate appointment?

For Russell County, start with Twenty-Sixth Judicial Circuit, Russell County Circuit Clerk, courthouse, court divisions, and municipal-court links and Official county office directory with Probate, Sheriff, Jail, and court contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request a Russell County arrest warrant or magistrate appointment depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official court site states that Circuit Clerk staff cannot provide legal advice and that court information cannot be verified by the Clerk's Office.

Does my case belong in Phenix City Municipal Court or Russell County Court?

For Russell County, start with Twenty-Sixth Judicial Circuit, Russell County Circuit Clerk, courthouse, court divisions, and municipal-court links and Official county office directory with Probate, Sheriff, Jail, and court contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Does my case belong in Phenix City Municipal Court or Russell County Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official court site states that Circuit Clerk staff cannot provide legal advice and that court information cannot be verified by the Clerk's Office.

How do I find the correct Russell County office for deeds, marriage licenses, or other probate records?

For Russell County, start with Twenty-Sixth Judicial Circuit, Russell County Circuit Clerk, courthouse, court divisions, and municipal-court links and Official county office directory with Probate, Sheriff, Jail, and court contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I find the correct Russell County office for deeds, marriage licenses, or other probate records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official court site states that Circuit Clerk staff cannot provide legal advice and that court information cannot be verified by the Clerk's Office.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Use Twenty-Sixth Judicial Circuit, Russell County Circuit Clerk, courthouse, court divisions, and municipal-court links for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The Russell County Jail and Sheriff's Office are listed in the official Russell County court office directory. The reviewed primary sources provide contact numbers but no verified current online jail roster. Municipal: Phenix City Municipal Court is separate from Russell County Circuit and District Courts and handles matters arising within Phenix City limits. The reviewed sources did not verify a complete list of other municipal courts or boundaries.

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.

Russell County court and felony records

Start with Russell County court-record access, public terminal, copy requests, and fees for the official Russell County court path. County: The reviewed official court pages do not provide a complete neighboring-county or parcel-boundary description. Address-level county jurisdiction should be verified through Russell County Probate, mapping, or appraisal resources. Court: Russell County is in Alabama's 26th Judicial Circuit. Circuit Court has exclusive original jurisdiction over felony prosecutions and certain related matters, while District Court handles limited civil and criminal jurisdiction and preliminary felony proceedings.

Police records and public-record requests

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The Circuit Clerk reports reduced staffing and possible delays for record requests; immediate access may require the public terminal or Alabama's Just One Look service.

Russell County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with Official county office directory with Probate, Sheriff, Jail, and court contacts. The official court site states that Circuit Clerk staff cannot provide legal advice and that court information cannot be verified by the Clerk's Office.

Alabama state-level record sources

Statewide Alabama sources are separate from Russell 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 Russell County and Alabama record sources

For an official starting point, use Russell County court-record access, public terminal, copy requests, and fees. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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