Find Felony Records in Colbert County

Colbert County felony records document arrests, charges, and court outcomes for serious crimes in northwest Alabama. Tuscumbia serves as the county seat. This county sits along the Tennessee River in the Shoals area. Anyone can search these public records online or at the courthouse.

How to Search Colbert County Felony Records

Colbert County felony records are easy to access. Online is the fastest way. You can also visit the courthouse in Tuscumbia. The clerk answers phone questions. Here is how to find felony records in Colbert County.

The Alacourt ACCESS portal is the main online tool. It covers all Alabama courts. Pick Colbert County from the list. Enter a name to search. The fee is $9.99. Results show charges, dates, and outcomes.

The image above shows the Alacourt search interface. Select your county and type a name. The system pulls up matching cases. You can view details and download documents.

Colbert County has a moderate population. The courthouse in Tuscumbia handles in-person searches. Muscle Shoals and Sheffield residents also use this courthouse. Staff can help you find records. Bring a name or case number.

Colbert County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all felony court records in Colbert County. This office files new cases. It tracks hearings and motions. After a case ends, the clerk stores the file. You can request copies here. The clerk serves the 6th Judicial Circuit.

Colbert County is part of the Shoals area. The clerk serves Tuscumbia, Muscle Shoals, and Sheffield. Staff handle steady case volume. They know the system well. Certified copies cost more. Standard copies are cheaper. The office takes cash, checks, and cards.

People contact the clerk for many reasons. Background checks are common. Employers need court records. The staff handle these requests daily in Colbert County.

Colbert County Sheriff's Office

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

Jail records differ from court records. The sheriff tracks current inmates. The clerk tracks court cases. For arrest info, contact the sheriff. For trial outcomes, go to the clerk.

The Colbert County jail roster shows who is in custody. Names, charges, and bonds are listed. The roster updates often. This is a free resource. Anyone can check it online.

Online Access for Colbert County Records

Colbert County felony records are online through Alacourt. This state portal covers all 67 Alabama counties. No special account is needed. Just enter a name and pay the fee.

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

For arrest records, check the Colbert County Sheriff. They may post jail info online. For court outcomes, use Alacourt. Together, these sources show the full picture of felony cases in Colbert County.

What Colbert County Felony Records Show

Felony records in Colbert County contain key case details. Each record shows the defendant's name. Date of birth is listed. Arrest date appears. All charges have codes that identify the crime. Every hearing and motion is tracked.

The verdict matters most. It shows guilty or not guilty. If guilty, the sentence is listed. This might be prison, probation, or both. Fines appear too. Appeals are noted if filed.

Bond info is part of 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. All this is in the Colbert County record.

Colbert County Felony Laws

Felony cases in Colbert County follow Alabama law. Under Code of Alabama Section 13A-5-6, felonies have four classes. Class A brings 10 to 99 years or life. Class B is 2 to 20 years. Class C is 1 to 10 years. Class D is 1 to 5 years.

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

Some felony records can be expunged. Under Code of Alabama Section 15-27, dismissed cases may qualify. Acquittals can be erased. File a petition with the Colbert County Circuit Court.

Contact Information for Colbert County

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

Nearby Counties

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