Find Felony Records in Fayette County

Fayette County felony records include arrests, charges, and court outcomes for serious crimes in northwest Alabama. Fayette serves as the county seat. This rural county has a small population. Anyone can search these public records online or at the courthouse.

How to Search Fayette County Felony Records

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

The Alacourt ACCESS portal is the main online tool. It covers all Alabama courts. Pick Fayette 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.

Fayette County is a small, rural county. The courthouse in Fayette handles in-person searches. Staff can help you find records. Bring a name or case number. ID is required. Copy fees apply.

Fayette County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all felony court records in Fayette 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 24th Judicial Circuit.

Fayette County has a small population. The clerk's office sees lower case volume. This means shorter wait times. Staff can often help the same day you visit. Certified copies cost more. Standard copies are cheaper.

People contact the clerk for background checks and legal research. The staff know the system well. They can locate records quickly in Fayette County.

Fayette County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff handles arrests in Fayette 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 runs the county jail.

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 Fayette County jail roster shows who is in custody. Names, charges, and bonds are listed. The roster updates often. This is a free tool. Anyone can view it.

Online Access for Fayette County Records

Fayette 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 Fayette County is in state prison, they appear here. The search is free.

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

What Fayette County Felony Records Show

Felony records in Fayette County contain key case facts. Each record shows the defendant's name. Date of birth is listed. Arrest date appears. All charges have codes. 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 or probation. 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. Others bond out. This is all in the Fayette County record.

Fayette County Felony Laws

Felony cases in Fayette County follow Alabama law. Under Code of Alabama Section 13A-5-6, felonies have 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 them. You do not need a reason. Some records are sealed by court order.

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

Contact Information for Fayette County

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

Nearby Counties

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