Search Talladega County Felony Records

Talladega County felony records contain arrest data, criminal charges, and court verdicts for serious crimes. The Circuit Clerk in Talladega keeps all felony case files. These records are public and open to anyone. Talladega County is in east-central Alabama, known for Talladega Superspeedway. This page explains how to access felony records in Talladega County.

Talladega County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk handles all felony court records in Talladega County. This office processes filings, stores documents, and assists with record searches. The office is in the Talladega County Courthouse downtown. Staff are available during business hours to help with requests.

Talladega County is part of the 29th Judicial Circuit. This is a single-county circuit. All felony cases stay in Talladega County. When someone faces serious charges here, the case goes to Circuit Court. The clerk assigns a number and tracks every filing. All hearings and verdicts become part of the public record in Talladega County.

How to Search Talladega County Felony Records

Searching felony records in Talladega County can be done online or in person. Online is faster and works from anywhere. In-person gives access to complete case files. Both methods work for public records.

Use Alacourt ACCESS for online searches. Pick Talladega County and enter a name. Results show all matching cases. Each search costs $9.99. You can view charges, dates, and outcomes. Document images cost extra. This is the easiest way to search Talladega County felony records remotely.

To search in person, go to the courthouse in Talladega. The Circuit Clerk's office is inside. Tell staff what you need. They can search by name or case number. You can review the file and get copies. Bring your ID. Copy fees apply per page. Call ahead for very old records from Talladega County.

What you need for a search:

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

Talladega County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office handles arrests and runs the county jail. Deputies respond to felony crimes and book suspects into jail. The sheriff keeps arrest records with charges, dates, and bond info. These are separate from court files.

For current jail information, call the sheriff. Staff can tell you about inmates in custody. Bond amounts are available by phone. Talladega County may have online jail info. Check the sheriff's website. Court records move to the Circuit Clerk after charges are formally filed in Talladega County.

Online Access for Talladega County

Talladega County court records are on the Alacourt system. This state portal covers all trial courts in Alabama. Criminal and felony cases are searchable online. The system requires payment but anyone can use it.

The Alabama Department of Corrections offers free inmate searches. It shows people in state prison. If someone from Talladega County is serving time, you can find them here. Search by name or AIS number. Results display facility and sentence info. This does not cover county jails.

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

What Talladega County Felony Records Show

Felony records from Talladega County have complete case information. Each file documents the criminal case from arrest to resolution. The format is standard across Alabama.

A Talladega County felony record shows:

• Defendant's name and date of birth
• Arrest date and agency
• Charges filed with felony class
• All court hearing dates
• Motions and rulings
• Plea or trial verdict
• Sentence if convicted
• Bond amounts and status

Under Code of Alabama Section 13A-5-6, felony sentences vary by class. Class A means 10 years to life. Class B is 2 to 20 years. Class C brings up to 10 years. Class D caps at 5 years. Talladega County records show the class for each charge.

Talladega County Felony Laws

Court records are public in Talladega County. Under Code of Alabama Section 36-12-40, everyone can inspect public records. Felony case files at the Circuit Clerk are included. You can view or copy them. No reason is needed for the request.

Some records are not public. Juvenile cases are sealed by law. Cases a judge ordered sealed are restricted. Expunged records are hidden from searches. But adult felony cases in Talladega County are generally open to the public.

Misusing records has serious penalties. Under Code of Alabama Section 41-9-601, getting records through fraud is a felony. Fines range from $5,000 to $10,000. Prison can reach five years. Only use Talladega County records for legal purposes.

Expungement in Talladega County

Some felony records can be sealed in Talladega County. This process is expungement. State law defines who qualifies. Not all cases can be expunged. If you meet the criteria, you can petition the court.

Under Code of Alabama Section 15-27, dismissed cases may qualify. Acquittals can be expunged. If you got a pardon with civil rights restored, some convictions may be eligible. Violent felonies have strict rules and many cannot be sealed.

To file for expungement in Talladega County, submit a petition to Circuit Court. The clerk handles the filing. A judge reviews and decides. If approved, records are sealed from public view. Visit ALEA expungement info for forms and guidance.

Contact Information

Reach Talladega County offices using the numbers below. Call to confirm hours and what you need for your search.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to Talladega County. Check where the arrest occurred to find the right records. Each county keeps its own court files.