Walker County Felony Records

Walker County felony records document arrests, criminal charges, and court rulings for serious offenses. The Circuit Clerk's office in Jasper keeps all felony case files. These records are public under Alabama law. Walker County is in northwest Alabama and was once a major coal mining area. This page shows how to search felony records in Walker County.

Walker County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk maintains all felony records in Walker County. This office files cases, stores documents, and provides copies. The office is at the Walker County Courthouse in downtown Jasper. Staff help with record searches during regular hours. You can visit or call for information about felony records.

Walker County belongs to the 14th Judicial Circuit. This circuit is Walker County alone. The Circuit Court hears all felony cases filed here. When someone faces serious charges, the case goes to this court. The clerk assigns a case number and tracks every action. Hearings, motions, and verdicts all become part of the public record in Walker County.

How to Search Walker County Felony Records

You can search felony records in Walker County online or in person. Online works from anywhere. In-person visits let you see full case files. Both methods give access to public records.

The Alacourt ACCESS portal is the online choice. Pick Walker County and enter a name. Results show all matching cases. Each search costs $9.99. You see charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. Document images cost extra. The site works 24/7 for Walker County felony searches.

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

What you need for a search:

• Full name of the person
• Date of birth if known
• Year of the case
• Case number if available

Walker County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office handles arrests and runs the county jail. Deputies respond to felony crimes and make arrests. They book suspects into jail. The sheriff keeps arrest records with charges, dates, and bond info.

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

Online Access for Walker County

Walker County court records are on the Alacourt system. This state portal has trial court data from all 67 Alabama counties. 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 now. If someone from Walker County is serving time, you can find them here. Search by name or AIS number. Results display facility and sentence info. County jail inmates are not in this database.

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

What Walker County Felony Records Show

Felony records in Walker County have detailed case information. Each file documents the criminal case from start to finish. The format is standard across Alabama.

A Walker County felony record includes:

• Defendant's name and birth date
• Date of arrest and charges
• Felony class (A, B, C, or D)
• 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, sentences depend on felony class. Class A is 10 years to life. Class B is 2 to 20 years. Class C means up to 10 years. Class D caps at 5 years. Walker County records show the class for every charge.

Walker County Felony Laws

Court records are public in Walker County. Under Code of Alabama Section 36-12-40, citizens have the right to inspect public records. Felony case files are included. You can view or copy them without giving a reason.

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

Using records improperly brings 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. Use Walker County records only for lawful purposes.

Expungement in Walker County

Certain felony records may be sealed in Walker County. This process is called expungement. State law sets the criteria. Not all cases qualify. If you meet requirements, you can petition the court.

Under Code of Alabama Section 15-27, dismissed charges may qualify. Acquittals can be erased. If you got a pardon with civil rights restored, some convictions may be eligible. Violent felonies have strict limits in Alabama.

To start expungement in Walker County, file a petition with Circuit Court. The clerk processes the filing. A judge reviews and decides. If granted, records are sealed from public view. Visit ALEA expungement info for forms and details.

Contact Information

Use these contacts to reach Walker County offices. Call ahead to check hours and what you need for your search.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Walker County. Check where the crime happened to find the correct records. Each county has its own court files.