Search Perry County Felony Records

Perry County felony records contain arrest data, criminal charges, and court outcomes for serious offenses. The Circuit Clerk in Marion keeps all felony case files. Anyone can search these records in person or online. Perry County is a small rural county in west-central Alabama. This page shows you how to find felony records in Perry County and what to expect.

Perry County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk handles all felony court records in Perry County. This office files new cases and stores old ones. Staff can help you search records and get copies. The clerk's office is in the courthouse in Marion. You can visit in person or call ahead with questions about felony records in Perry County.

Perry County is part of the 4th Judicial Circuit along with Bibb, Dallas, Hale, and Wilcox counties. The Circuit Court hears all felony cases. When someone is charged with a felony in Perry County, the case goes to this court. The clerk keeps records of all charges, hearings, and outcomes. These files are public under Alabama law. You can ask to see any felony case on file in Perry County.

How to Search Perry County Felony Records

You can search felony records in Perry County in two main ways. Online searches are fast and work from home. In-person visits let you see full case files. Both methods give access to public court records in Perry County.

The Alacourt ACCESS portal is the best way to search online. It covers all 67 Alabama counties, including Perry County. You can search by name or case number. Results show charges, court dates, and outcomes. The site charges $9.99 per search. Document images cost extra. This tool works around the clock, so you can search Perry County felony records at any time.

To search in person, go to the Circuit Clerk in Marion. Bring a valid ID with you. Staff can look up cases by name. You can ask to see the full file. Copies cost a small fee. Old records may take more time to find. Call ahead if you need a specific case from many years back in Perry County.

To search Perry County felony records, you need:

• Full name of the person
• Date of birth if known
• Case number if you have it
• Year the case was filed

Perry County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office handles arrests and jail bookings in Perry County. When someone is arrested for a felony, they go to the county jail. The sheriff keeps records of all bookings and charges. These records show arrest dates, charges, and bond amounts. The Sheriff's Office works with the Circuit Court on felony cases in Perry County.

You can contact the sheriff for jail info and recent arrests. The office is in Marion near the courthouse. For current inmates, call the jail line. Bond info is available by phone. The Perry County Sheriff's Office does not have an online jail roster. You must call or visit for inmate info. Once a case goes to court, records move to the Circuit Clerk's office in Perry County.

Online Access for Perry County

Perry County court records are on the Alacourt system. This is the state portal for trial court records. You can search felony cases filed in Perry County going back many years. The system is paid but open to all. No special access is needed.

The Alabama Department of Corrections has a free inmate search. It shows people now in state prison. If someone from Perry County was sent to prison, you can find them here. The search is free and works by name or AIS number. It does not show people in the county jail or those who have been released from state custody.

ALEA criminal history is not public. To get your own record, you need Form 46 from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. This costs $25 and requires fingerprints. ALEA records include all arrests in Alabama, not just Perry County. Most people use Alacourt for court records and ADOC for prison info since those are easier to access.

What Perry County Felony Records Show

Felony records in Perry County contain key facts about serious crimes. Each file tells the story of a case from arrest to outcome. The records are detailed and follow a standard format across Alabama courts.

A typical felony record from Perry County shows:

• Defendant's full name and date of birth
• Arrest date and arresting agency
• Charges filed and charge class
• Court dates and hearing results
• Plea entered by defendant
• Verdict if case went to trial
• Sentence given by the judge
• Bond amounts and bond status

Alabama has four felony classes. Class A is the most serious, with sentences up to life in prison. Class D is the least serious felony. Under Code of Alabama Section 13A-5-6, sentencing ranges depend on the class. Perry County felony records show which class applies to each charge. This helps you understand the severity of the crime.

Perry County Felony Laws

Felony court records are public in Alabama. Under Code of Alabama Section 36-12-40, anyone can ask to see public records. This includes felony case files in Perry County. You do not need to be part of the case to request them. The clerk must let you view or copy the records.

Some records are not public. Juvenile cases are sealed. Expunged records are hidden from view. Cases a judge has ordered sealed are not available. But most adult felony cases in Perry County are open to the public. You can search them at the clerk's office or through Alacourt.

Misuse of criminal records is a crime. Under Code of Alabama Section 41-9-601, getting records under false pretenses can bring felony charges. Fines range from $5,000 to $10,000. Jail time can reach five years. Only use records for legal purposes when you search Perry County files.

Expungement in Perry County

Some felony records can be erased in Perry County. This is called expungement. Not all cases qualify. The rules are set by state law. If you meet the requirements, you can petition the court to seal your record.

Under Code of Alabama Section 15-27, you may expunge charges that were dismissed. Cases where you were found not guilty can be erased. If you got a pardon with rights restored, some convictions may qualify. Violent felonies have stricter rules in Alabama. Many cannot be expunged at all.

To file for expungement in Perry County, you submit a petition to the Circuit Court. The clerk files it and a judge reviews your case. If granted, the records are sealed. They will not show on most background checks. The ALEA expungement page has more details on the process.

Contact Information

Below are the main offices for felony records in Perry County. Call ahead to check hours and confirm what you need to bring. Staff can answer questions about your search.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Perry County. If you are not sure where a case was filed, check the arrest location. You must search in the right county to find the records you need.