Bibb County Felony Records Search

Bibb County felony records document arrests, charges, and court outcomes for serious crimes in central Alabama. Centreville is the county seat. Bibb County is home to a state correctional facility. Anyone can search these records online or at the local courthouse.

How to Search Bibb County Felony Records

You can search Bibb County felony records several ways. Online is the fastest. You can also go to the courthouse. The clerk answers basic questions by phone. Here is how to find felony records in Bibb County.

The Alacourt ACCESS portal is the main tool. It covers all Alabama courts. Pick Bibb County from the list. Enter the name to search. The cost is $9.99 per lookup. Results show charges, dates, and outcomes.

The image above shows the Alacourt interface. Select your county and enter a name. The system finds matching cases. You can view full details and download files.

Bibb County is a small county. The courthouse in Centreville handles all in-person searches. Staff can help you find records. Bring the person's name or case number. ID is needed. Copy fees apply.

Bibb County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk manages felony court records in Bibb County. This office files new cases and tracks them to completion. After trial, records stay with the clerk. You can get copies here. The clerk is part of the 4th Judicial Circuit.

Bibb County has a small population. The clerk's office sees less traffic than urban counties. Staff can often help you the same day. Certified copies cost more than standard ones. The office takes several payment methods.

Bibb County Correctional Facility is located here. This is a state prison run by the Alabama Department of Corrections. The prison population is separate from county jail. Court records for both local and transferred cases can be searched through the clerk's office.

Bibb County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff handles arrests in Bibb County. When a felony arrest happens, the sheriff books the person. A booking record is created. It shows charges and bond. The sheriff also runs the county jail.

The sheriff and clerk keep different records. The sheriff tracks arrests and jail inmates. The clerk tracks court cases. For arrest info, contact the sheriff. For trial outcomes, use the clerk.

The Bibb County jail holds people awaiting trial. Some serve short sentences there. The jail roster shows current inmates. It updates regularly. This is free to view online.

Online Access for Bibb County Records

Bibb County felony records are online through Alacourt. This state portal covers all 67 counties. No special account is needed for basic searches. Enter a name and pay the fee.

The Alabama Department of Corrections website is useful too. It shows state prison inmates. If someone from Bibb County is in state prison, they appear here. The search is free.

This is notable for Bibb County since the Bibb Correctional Facility is here. You can search for inmates housed at that facility. However, the court records stay with the county where the trial happened. Bibb County only has court files for local cases.

What Bibb County Felony Records Show

Felony records in Bibb County contain key case facts. Each record shows the defendant's name. Date of birth appears. The arrest date is listed. All charges have codes that identify the crime. The record tracks every hearing and motion.

The verdict is most important. It shows guilty or not guilty. A guilty verdict includes the sentence. This may be prison time or probation. Fines are listed too. Appeals are noted if filed.

Bond info is in the file. It shows the amount the judge set. You can see if the person paid it. Some stay in jail until trial. Others bond out. This is all part of the case record.

Bibb County Felony Laws

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

Court records are public under Code of Alabama Section 36-12-40. Anyone can view court files. You do not need a reason. Some records may be sealed by a judge.

Expungement is possible for some records. Under Code of Alabama Section 15-27, dismissed cases may qualify. Acquittals can be erased. File a petition with the Bibb County Circuit Court.

Contact Information for Bibb County

Here are the main offices for felony records in Bibb County. The Circuit Clerk has court records. The Sheriff has jail records. ALEA handles state background checks.

Nearby Counties

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