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Baldwin County Court Records

Baldwin County court records are documents that contain information about the events and outcomes of legal proceedings. A court file is created the moment a case is filed and is updated throughout the case. Court records serve as an authoritative source of information for court cases and are frequently used by attorneys, law enforcement, courts, researchers, and the general public. These records also feed into other public records (e.g, vital records and arrest records) to give a broader view of a legal matter.

Are Baldwin County Court Records Public?

Yes. Court record access in Alabama is governed by the Alabama Public Records Law and the Alabama Rules of Court-Record Privacy and Confidentiality. The Public Records Law and the court rule establish a presumption of openness for court records in the state, meaning members of the public are privy to court records unless a restriction applies. The following records generally fall under the category of restricted records in Alabama.

  • Juvenile records
  • Adoption files
  • Psychiatric records
  • Unexecuted arrest and search warrants
  • 911 call recordings
  • Sensitive personal information

What Information is Available in Baldwin County Court Records?

Baldwin County court records contain detailed information on cases handled by all county courts. The exact content of court records may differ; however, the following information is usually found in all records.

  • The name and role (e.g., plaintiff, defendant) of each party involved in the case
  • Case information, such as case number, filing date, case type, and case status
  • Financial history, such as records of collected fines, court costs, and fees
  • Court orders
  • The name of the presiding judge
  • Exhibits

Baldwin County Court Records Search

A search for a Baldwin County court record can be conducted in any of these methods.

  • Online Access

Accessing court records online is generally the most convenient way to obtain the records. In Baldwin County, online access is primarily furnished by statewide portals, including the Alabama "Just One Look" Portal and the Alabama Appellate Courts Public Portal. The "Just One Look" Portal provides access to trial court case records, while the Appellate Courts portal provides access to cases that have been appealed from Baldwin County to the Alabama Supreme Court or the Courts of Civil and Criminal Appeals. The Baldwin County Probate Court Web Inquiry Portal is the sole county portal for accessing probate court records.

  • In-Person Access

While online access makes it more convenient for individuals to access Baldwin County court records, in-person access is often necessary for certified copies or historical research. County residents can make such requests at the Circuit Clerk’s Office at the county’s main courthouse (for district and circuit court records). Requesters should note that there are associated search and copy fees. Probate court records are obtained from the Probate Office, and municipal court records from the respective court.

  • Mail and Phone Requests

Residents can also mail their requests instead of online or in-person searches. Individuals who prefer this option and need a Circuit or District court record may complete the Request for Records Search form and mail it to the Circuit Clerk’s Office. A mail-in request may take up to 2 weeks to process. For probate court cases, requesters may pen down the request, adequately describing the record, and mail it to the Probate Office.

Fees for Court Records in Baldwin County

Individuals searching for court records in Baldwin County are usually charged a fee, depending on the specific service and mode of request. The fee for conducting a name or case number search on the Alabama "Just One Look" Portal is $9.99 per case. Case monitoring for the entire duration of the case is $19.99 for District Cases and $29.99 for Circuit cases. Images on the portal cost $5 for the initial 20 pages and 50 cents per page thereafter.

The fee schedule for requesting a record from the Circuit Clerk of Court is as follows:

  • Computerized/Paper records search: $10
  • Archived records search: $25
  • Photocopies of records: $5 for the first 20 pages and 50 cents per page for subsequent pages
  • Certification of records: $5

Baldwin County Courthouse Locations

Baldwin County has one main courthouse with two satellite locations, which house a Circuit Court and a District Court. There is also a Probate Court and several municipal courts serving several cities in the county. Below are the addresses of the courthouses.

Baldwin County Courthouse (Main Courthouse)

312 Courthouse Square

Bay Minette, AL 36507

Phone: (251) 937-0280

Fairhope Satellite Courthouse

1100 Fairhope Avenue

Fairhope, AL 36532

Phone: (251) 928-3002

Foley Satellite Courthouse

201 East Section Avenue

Foley, AL 36535

Phone: (251) 943-5061

Baldwin County Probate Court

220 Courthouse Square

Bay Minette, AL 36507

Phone: (251) 937-0260

Municipal Courts in Baldwin County

Bay Minette Municipal Court

403 D’Olive Street

Bay Minette, AL 36507

Phone: (251) 580-2558

Fax: (251) 937-0301

Daphne Municipal Court

1502 US Highway 98

Daphne, AL 36526

Phone: (251) 620-0500

Fax: (251) 621-3192

Elberta Municipal Court

Elberta Town Hall

13052 Main Street

Elberta, AL 36530

Phone: (251) 986-5995

Fax: (251) 986-8499

Fairhope Municipal Court

107 North Section Street

Fairhope, AL 36532

Phone: (251) 279-6237

Fax: (251) 929-1450

Foley Municipal Court

200 East Section Avenue

Foley, AL 36535

Phone: (251) 952-4086

Fax: (251) 952-4088

Gulf Shores Municipal Court

203 Clubhouse Drive

Suite A

P.O. Box 299

Gulf Shores, AL 36547

Phone: (251) 968-6780

Loxley City Municipal Court

4198 Municipal Park Drive

Loxley, AL 36551

Phone: (251) 964-6890

Orange Beach Municipal Court

4480 Orange Beach Boulevard

Orange Beach, AL 36561

Phone: (251) 981-2444

Fax: (251) 981-4857

Robertsdale Municipal Court
 Robertsdale City Hall
Council Chambers
22647 Racine Street
Robertsdale, AL 36567
Phone: (251) 947-8910 or (251) 947-8907
Fax: (251) 947-2619

Silverhill Municipal Court

15965 Silverhill Avenue

Silverhill, AL 36576-0309

Phone: (251) 945-3251

Spanish Fort Municipal Court

Spanish Fort Community Center

7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard

Spanish Fort, AL 36527

Phone: (251) 626-4022

Summerdale Municipal Court

Summerdale Municipal Complex

502 West Lee Avenue

Summerdale, AL 36580

Phone: (251) 989-6060

Fax: (251) 989-7447

Criminal Records Access in Baldwin County

Baldwin County criminal records give the history of a person’s involvement with the justice system regarding a criminal matter. These records are generally kept by law enforcement and the courts. The court primarily maintains criminal case files, while law enforcement maintains arrest history and jail records.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, through its Criminal Records and Identification Unit, provides access to criminal history records in Alabama. Employers can use the Alabama Background Check (ABC) system to obtain a potential employee’s criminal record. Individuals may receive their own records by completing and mailing the Application to Review Alabama Criminal History Record Information to the department, along with their fingerprints and a $25 payment.

Baldwin County criminal court records are case files maintained locally by the court. These records can be retrieved by visiting the Circuit Court Clerk or searching for the record through the Alabama "Just One Look" Portal.

Baldwin County Probate Records

Baldwin County probate records are court records maintained by the Probate Court. These records include conservatorship, guardianship, adoption, mental illness, involuntary commitment, change of name, and will and estate records.

Probate records are court records, so public access to them is governed by the Alabama Public Records Law and the Alabama Rules of Court-Record Privacy and Confidentiality. This means that most records are public except for records on sensitive proceedings and sealed records.

Probate records can be searched online for free through the Baldwin County Probate Court Web Inquiry Portal. A record can be searched using a person’s name or the case number. For access to physical copies of documents not available online, individuals may visit the probate court in person. Historical probate records are also mostly available only in person.

Baldwin County Family Court Records

Family court records in Baldwin County originate from family court cases handled by the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court. Cases heard by the court include divorce, child custody and visitation, alimony, and juvenile cases, such as juvenile delinquency, dependency, and termination of parental rights.

The Circuit Clerk is the custodian of all family court records in Baldwin County. To obtain a record, inquirers can visit the clerk, mail in a request form, or search for the record online through the Alabama "Just One Look" Portal.

Federal Court Records in Baldwin County

Federal cases in Baldwin County are under the jurisdiction of the United States (U.S.) District Court for the Southern District of Alabama. Baldwin County falls under the Mobile Division of this district, and as a result, the court’s case records are managed by the federal clerk’s office in Mobile.

Researchers can obtain federal court records in person at the Mobile Courthouse. Alternatively, one may search using the federal court case locator, PACER. Using the service to access case information costs 10 cents per page, capped at $3.

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