Cherokee County

The Historical landmarks like the Cherokee County Courthouse serves Cherokee County and is located at 270 Cedar Bluff Road in Centre. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for the region. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Alabama online court portal.

Cherokee County Alabama Circuit Court is located in Centre, AL. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, probate, juvenile, and domestic relations matters.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Booking information, including mugshots and arrest records, must be requested in person or by phone.
• Requests should be made in writing to the specific agency that created the records.
• Mugshots are considered public record in Alabama and are available upon request, though Cherokee County does not publish them online routinely.
• Response times vary but agencies must respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Cherokee County does not currently offer online case search capabilities, so the public must visit the Circuit Clerk's office in person or submit written requests.
• Copy fees are $0.50 per page for most documents, with certified copies costing an additional $1.00 for the certification.
• Land records and marriage licenses filed with the Probate Court follow the same fee structure.
• The Alabama Administrative Office of Courts website (alacourt.gov) provides some statewide case information, but full Cherokee County records require direct contact with the clerk's offices.

• The public must visit the Probate Office during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) to conduct searches or request copies.
• Copy fees are typically $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page, with certified copies requiring an additional certification fee.
• This service is typically free for basic searches but may require fees for detailed reports or certified tax statements.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be requested in person or by mail with proper identification and payment.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• The current fee for a certified birth certificate is $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously.
• Processing time is typically 2-4 weeks for mail requests and 7-10 business days for online orders, plus shipping time.
• Death certificates follow the same procedure and fee structure, available from the state office or through VitalChek.
• The fee for a marriage certificate is approximately $74.00 to $82.00 depending on Cherokee County.
• Cherokee County Health Department may maintain some historical vital records and can provide guidance on the proper requesting process for older documents.