Find Felony Records in Barbour County

Barbour County felony records show arrests, charges, and court outcomes for serious crimes in southeast Alabama. Clayton serves as the county seat. This rural county sits on the Georgia border. Anyone can search these public records through online portals or at the courthouse.

How to Search Barbour County Felony Records

Searching Barbour County felony records is simple. The best method is online. You can also visit the courthouse in Clayton. The clerk takes calls for basic questions. Here is what you need to know about searching records in Barbour County.

The Alacourt ACCESS system covers all Alabama courts. Pick Barbour County from the list. Enter the name you want to search. Results show charges, court dates, and verdicts. The cost is $9.99 per search. This is the easiest way to find felony records.

The screenshot shows the Alacourt portal. You can search Barbour County records from any device. The system works around the clock. Results appear fast. You can view case details and download documents.

Barbour County is a small, rural county. The courthouse in Clayton is the only location for in-person searches. Staff can help you find records. Bring the name or case number. ID is required. The clerk charges fees for copies.

Barbour County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all felony court records in Barbour County. This office files new cases and tracks them through trial. After a case ends, the clerk stores the file. You can request copies from this office. The clerk is part of the 5th Judicial Circuit.

In Barbour County, the clerk's office handles a modest caseload. Staff know the system well. They process record requests each day. If you need certified copies, fees are higher. Standard copies cost less. The office accepts multiple payment types.

Many people contact the clerk for background check info. Employers and landlords often need court records. The clerk's staff can guide you to the right files. They handle these requests often. Wait times are usually short in this smaller county.

Barbour County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff handles arrests in Barbour County. When someone is arrested for a felony, the sheriff books them into jail. This creates a booking record. It shows the arrest date, charges, and bond. The sheriff runs the county jail.

Jail records differ from court records. The sheriff tracks current inmates. The clerk tracks court cases. For arrest info, start with the sheriff. For court outcomes, contact the clerk. Both offices serve different roles in Barbour County.

The Barbour County jail roster shows who is in custody. It lists names, charges, and bond amounts. The roster updates regularly. This is a free resource. You do not need to pay to view it.

Online Access for Barbour County Records

Barbour County felony records are online through Alacourt. This state system covers all 67 counties. You do not need a special account. Just go to the site and enter a name. Pay $9.99 to see results.

The Alabama Department of Corrections site shows state prison inmates. If someone from Barbour County is in state prison, they will appear here. The search is free. It shows facility and sentence info.

For arrest records, check the Barbour County Sheriff. They may post jail info online. For court outcomes, use Alacourt. These two sources give a full picture of felony cases in Barbour County.

What Barbour County Felony Records Show

A felony record in Barbour County has key facts. It starts with the defendant's name and date of birth. The arrest date is listed. All charges appear with their codes. The record tracks every court date and motion filed.

The outcome matters most. It shows guilty or not guilty. If guilty, the sentence is there. This could be prison, probation, or fines. The record shows if the person appealed. Appeals go to higher courts.

Bond info is part of the file too. It shows the amount set by the judge. You can see if bond was paid. Some people wait in jail until trial. Others pay bond and go home. All of this is in the case record.

Barbour County Felony Laws

Felony cases in Barbour County follow Alabama state law. Under Code of Alabama Section 13A-5-6, felonies have four classes. Class A is most serious. Class D is least serious. Sentences range from 1 year to life in prison.

Court records are public under Code of Alabama Section 36-12-40. This is the open records law. Anyone can view court files. You do not need to explain why. Some records are sealed by court order.

Some felony records can be expunged in Barbour County. Under Code of Alabama Section 15-27, dismissed charges may qualify. Acquittals can be erased. Convictions are harder to clear. File a petition with the Circuit Court to start.

Contact Information for Barbour County

Here are the main offices for felony records in Barbour County. The Circuit Clerk has court records. The Sheriff has arrest and jail records. ALEA handles state criminal history.

Nearby Counties

Barbour County borders several other Alabama counties and Georgia. For records from nearby areas, check the links below.