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Where to search Winston County records

Winston County, Alabama court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with official Winston County 25th Judicial Circuit court information and courthouse contact page.

Court casesofficial Winston County 25th Judicial Circuit court information and courthouse contact page
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 Winston County Courthouse is listed at 10 Blake Drive, Double Springs, Alabama 35553, with Circuit Clerk phone number 205-489-5533.
Winston County is part of Alabama's 25th Judicial Circuit.
The Circuit Clerk maintains District and Circuit Court records and handles civil, criminal, domestic, child-support, traffic, juvenile, and warrant divisions.
The official court site states that most trial-court information may be obtained through Alabama's Just One Look on-demand records service, subject to fees.
The Winston County court directory lists the county jail at P.O. Box 10, Double Springs, with phone number 205-489-5205, and the Sheriff's Office at the same mailing address with phone number 205-489-2115.
The Winston County District Court traffic page states that some listed traffic citations may be resolved by mail or online payment, while unlisted violations require a court appearance.

Winston County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	official Winston County 25th Judicial Circuit court information and courthouse contact page	County or local	Open source	August 19, 2026
Police and incident records	official Winston County jury, courthouse, sheriff, and court-role information	County or local	Open source	August 19, 2026
Official records	official Circuit Clerk court directory listing judges, sheriff, jail, and county offices	County or local	Open source	August 19, 2026
Court cases	official Circuit Clerk duties, records, divisions, and court-services page	County or local	Open source	August 18, 2026
Court cases	official Winston County District Court traffic procedures and payment information	County or local	Open source	August 24, 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 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Winston 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. Winston County has 23,829 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: 01-133
Population: 23,829 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Winston County Courthouse is listed at 10 Blake Drive, Double Springs, Alabama 35553, with Circuit Clerk phone number 205-489-5533.
Local detail: Winston County is part of Alabama's 25th Judicial Circuit.
Local detail: The Circuit Clerk maintains District and Circuit Court records and handles civil, criminal, domestic, child-support, traffic, juvenile, and warrant divisions.
Local detail: The official court site states that most trial-court information may be obtained through Alabama's Just One Look on-demand records service, subject to fees.
Local detail: The Winston County court directory lists the county jail at P.O. Box 10, Double Springs, with phone number 205-489-5205, and the Sheriff's Office at the same mailing address with phone number 205-489-2115.
Local detail: The Winston County District Court traffic page states that some listed traffic citations may be resolved by mail or online payment, while unlisted violations require a court appearance.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Winston County Courthouse is listed at 10 Blake Drive, Double Springs, Alabama 35553, with Circuit Clerk phone number 205-489-5533.
Local detail: Winston County is part of Alabama's 25th Judicial Circuit.
Local detail: The Circuit Clerk maintains District and Circuit Court records and handles civil, criminal, domestic, child-support, traffic, juvenile, and warrant divisions.

Where are the Winston County courthouse and Circuit Clerk offices located?

The reviewed official sources for Winston County do not identify a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check official Winston County 25th Judicial Circuit court information and courthouse contact page to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

Which matters belong in Winston County Circuit Court, District Court, or Probate Court?

Current approved sources for Winston County do not substantiate a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check official Winston County 25th Judicial Circuit court information and courthouse contact page to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How can someone search Winston County trial-court records?

The approved official source set for Winston County does not document a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open official Winston County jury, courthouse, sheriff, and court-role information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

What records and divisions does the Winston County Circuit Clerk maintain?

The Circuit Clerk maintains District and Circuit Court records and handles civil, criminal, domestic, child-support, traffic, juvenile, and warrant divisions. Check official Circuit Clerk duties, records, divisions, and court-services page to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How can someone resolve an eligible Winston County traffic citation?

The Winston County District Court traffic page states that some listed traffic citations may be resolved by mail or online payment, while unlisted violations require a court appearance. Check official Winston County District Court traffic procedures and payment information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

Where can someone find Winston County jail, booking, custody, visitation, or release information?

The official court directory lists a Winston County jail contact and the Sheriff's Office. A current official inmate roster, booking database, detention rules, visitation schedule, and release-information page were not verified. Use official Circuit Clerk court directory listing judges, sheriff, jail, and county offices for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.

How can someone contact the Winston County Sheriff's Office or request law-enforcement records?

No reviewed official source for Winston County establishes record-type-specific police request instructions. Use official Winston County jury, courthouse, sheriff, and court-role information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

Which municipal courts or local police agencies serve different parts of Winston County?

Current approved sources for Winston County do not substantiate one current comparison covering each requested official record or custody system. Use official Winston County 25th Judicial Circuit court information and courthouse contact page as one official starting point, then confirm each requested record system with its responsible custodian.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use official Winston County jury, courthouse, sheriff, and court-role information. The reviewed official sources provide a jail contact but did not expose a verified current inmate roster, booking search, or visitation procedure.

Criminal cases in Winston County

Start with official Winston County 25th Judicial Circuit court information and courthouse contact page for the official Winston County court path. County: Winston County government and court services are centered in Double Springs. The reviewed official sources identify county offices, the Sheriff's Office, Circuit Clerk, Probate Judge, and local court administration. Court: Winston County has Circuit and District Courts within Alabama's 25th Judicial Circuit. The Circuit Clerk's listed divisions include civil, criminal, domestic, child support, traffic, juvenile, and warrant matters. Probate Court is separately listed in the official court directory.

Jail and custody information for Winston County

For current custody information, start with official Circuit Clerk court directory listing judges, sheriff, jail, and county offices. The Circuit Clerk site states that its information is procedural and is not legal advice.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The official court directory lists a Winston County jail contact and the Sheriff's Office. A current official inmate roster, booking database, detention rules, visitation schedule, and release-information page were not verified. Municipal: The reviewed official sources did not verify a complete current list of municipal courts or the territorial boundaries of city courts serving Winston County.

Statewide sources for Alabama records

Statewide Alabama sources are separate from Winston 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.

Official Winston County and Alabama record sources

For an official starting point, use official Circuit Clerk court directory listing judges, sheriff, jail, and county offices. 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 Circuit Clerk court directory listing judges, sheriff, jail, and county offices. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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