Randolph County Felony Records

Randolph County felony records document arrests, criminal charges, and court rulings for serious crimes. The Circuit Clerk's office in Wedowee keeps these files. Records are public and open to anyone. Randolph County sits in east Alabama near the Georgia border. This page explains how to find and access felony records in Randolph County.

Randolph County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk is the keeper of felony records in Randolph County. This office handles all court filings for criminal cases. Staff manage case files from start to finish. The office is in the Randolph County Courthouse in Wedowee. You can visit to search records or make copies.

Randolph County belongs to the 5th Judicial Circuit. This circuit also covers Chambers, Clay, and Tallapoosa counties. The Circuit Court hears all felony cases. When someone is charged with a serious crime in Randolph County, the case goes here. The clerk records every hearing, motion, and ruling. These records stay on file and are public.

How to Search Randolph County Felony Records

There are two main ways to search felony records in Randolph County. Online searches give quick results. In-person visits let you see complete case files. Both options work for public record requests.

The Alacourt ACCESS website is the online tool. Select Randolph County from the dropdown list. Enter the name you want to search. The system shows matching cases. Each search costs $9.99. You can view charges, court dates, and final outcomes. Document images cost $5.00 for the first 20 pages. This is a fast way to check Randolph County felony records from any location.

To search in person, visit the Circuit Clerk in Wedowee. The courthouse is in the center of town. Staff can look up records by name. You can review case files on site. Ask for copies if you need them. Fees apply for copies. Old records might take extra time to locate. Call first if you need a specific old case from Randolph County.

What you need for a search:

• Person's full legal name
• Any known aliases
• Year of the case if known
• Case number if you have it

Randolph County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office handles arrests and runs the jail in Randolph County. Deputies respond to felony crimes. They book suspects into jail and file initial charges. The sheriff maintains arrest and booking records. These include charge info, arrest dates, and bond amounts.

For jail info, contact the sheriff directly. The office is in Wedowee. Staff can tell you about current inmates. Bond info is available by phone. Randolph County does not publish an online jail roster. You must call for that information. Court records are separate and kept by the Circuit Clerk in Randolph County.

Online Access for Randolph County

Randolph County court records are on the Alacourt portal. This state system has trial court data from all 67 counties. You can search criminal cases, including felonies. The system requires payment but is open to everyone.

The Alabama Department of Corrections has a free search tool. It shows current state prison inmates. If someone from Randolph County was sentenced to prison, you can look them up here. Enter a name or AIS number. Results display the facility and sentence details. This does not include county jail inmates or people who have completed their sentences.

For official criminal history, use ALEA. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency maintains the state criminal database. This is not public. You can request your own record for $25 with fingerprints. ALEA covers all Alabama arrests. For court records, Alacourt is easier to access for Randolph County cases.

What Randolph County Felony Records Show

Felony records in Randolph County have full case details. Each file covers the case from arrest to final outcome. The format matches other Alabama counties.

A Randolph County felony record includes:

• Defendant's name and birth date
• Date and location of arrest
• Charges and felony class
• Court hearing dates
• Motions filed by either side
• Plea or trial verdict
• Sentence if convicted
• Bond status and amounts

Alabama uses four felony classes. Class A is the worst. Under Code of Alabama Section 13A-5-6, Class A can mean life in prison. Class B is 2 to 20 years. Class C is up to 10 years. Class D tops at 5 years. Randolph County felony records list the class for each charge so you know the penalty range.

Randolph County Felony Laws

Court records are public in Alabama. Under Code of Alabama Section 36-12-40, residents can inspect public records. Felony case files at the Circuit Clerk fall under this rule. You can view or copy them. No reason is required.

Some records are restricted. Juvenile cases are sealed by law. Records ordered sealed by a judge are not available. Expunged records do not appear in searches. But most adult felony cases in Randolph County are open to public view.

Using records improperly brings serious penalties. Under Code of Alabama Section 41-9-601, obtaining records through fraud is a felony. Fines go from $5,000 to $10,000. Prison time can be up to five years. Only use Randolph County records for lawful reasons.

Expungement in Randolph County

Certain felony records may be sealed in Randolph County. The legal term is expungement. State law controls who qualifies. Not every case can be expunged. If you meet the criteria, you can ask a judge to seal your record.

Under Code of Alabama Section 15-27, dismissed charges may qualify. Acquittals can be erased. If you received a pardon with civil rights restored, some convictions may be eligible. Violent felonies face extra limits. Many cannot be expunged in Alabama.

To start expungement in Randolph County, file a petition with the Circuit Court. The clerk accepts the filing. A judge reviews and decides. If granted, the record is sealed from public view. Most background checks will not find it. The ALEA expungement page has forms and more details.

Contact Information

Reach Randolph County offices using the numbers below. Call ahead to check hours and ask what you need to bring for your search.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Randolph County. Check where the arrest happened to find the correct court records. Each county has its own Circuit Clerk.