Search Greene County Felony Records

Greene County felony records include arrests, charges, and court outcomes for serious crimes in west Alabama. Eutaw is the county seat. This is one of the least populous counties in Alabama. Anyone can search these public records online or at the courthouse.

How to Search Greene County Felony Records

Greene County felony records are accessible several ways. Online is the fastest option. You can also visit the courthouse in Eutaw. The clerk answers phone questions. Here is how to find felony records in Greene County.

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

The screenshot above shows the Alacourt portal. Pick your county and type a name. Results appear fast. You can view case details and download documents.

Greene County is one of the smallest in Alabama. The courthouse in Eutaw is the only place for in-person searches. Staff can help you find records. Bring a name or case number. ID is needed. Copy fees apply.

Greene County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk maintains all felony court records in Greene County. This office files new cases. It tracks hearings and motions. After a case ends, records stay with the clerk. You can get copies here. The clerk is part of the 17th Judicial Circuit.

Greene County has a very small population. The clerk's office sees low case volume. This means very short wait times. Staff can usually help right away. 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 Greene County.

Greene County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff handles arrests in Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene County Records

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

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

What Greene County Felony Records Show

Felony records in Greene 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 Greene County record.

Greene County Felony Laws

Felony cases in Greene 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 Greene County Circuit Court.

Contact Information for Greene County

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

Nearby Counties

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