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Criminal records of misdemeanor and felony filings PO Box 428 Butler, AL 36904 205-459-2155
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Choctaw County Sheriff Office
Request criminal reports. 117 South Mulberry Suite 11 Butler AL 36904 (205) 459-2166
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Choctaw County at a glance
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- Alabama
- County seat
- Butler
- Population
- 12,665
- Area
- 920 sq mi
- Founded
- 1847
- Cities and towns
- 9
Choctaw County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Choctaw County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Choctaw County.
Police Departments. In addition to Choctaw County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Choctaw County is supported by municipal police departments such as the Butler Police Department and the Gilbertown Police Department.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Choctaw County is primarily provided by Choctaw County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 1000 Tom White Boulevard in Butler, Alabama 36904. Municipal police departments operate in some of Choctaw County's incorporated towns, including the Butler Police Department and police services in smaller municipalities like Gilbertown and Lisman, though these are limited operations with the Sheriff's Office providing primary coverage. Under Alabama's public records law, specifically the Alabama Open Records Act (Code of Alabama § 36-12-40), arrest records are considered public information and can be requested from the Sheriff's Office in writing or in person at their headquarters.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Choctaw County are maintained by Choctaw County Sheriff's Office.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Choctaw County are taken and retained by Choctaw County Sheriff's Office during the booking process.
The jail is located at 217 S Hamburg Ave, Butler, AL 36904. You can inquire about recent arrests by calling the jail at (205) 459-3937. Choctaw County Probate Court, also located at 117 South Mulberry Street (phone: 205-459-2417), handles probate of wills and estates, guardianships, conservatorships, mental health commitments, adoptions, name changes, and marriage licenses. The Circuit Court can be contacted through the office’s website. Choctaw County District Court, at the same courthouse location (phone: 205-459-4113), has jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal offenses, traffic violations, civil cases under $10,000, preliminary hearings for felonies, and small claims matters.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Choctaw County, Alabama?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Choctaw County Sheriff or a city police department in Choctaw County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Choctaw County, Alabama?
The Alabama criminal history record comes from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Criminal Records Identification Unit. Fingerprint based request: send the ALEA Application to Review Alabama Criminal History Record Information with fingerprints and a copy of your photo ID, in person at 301 S. Ripley Street, Montgomery, or by mail to PO Box 1511, Montgomery, AL 36102-1511. Fee: $25 by money order or cashier's check; each additional copy is $5.
How can I look up sex offenders in Choctaw County, Alabama?
Search the Alabama Sex Offender Registry (ALEA Community Notification), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.
How do I register to vote in Choctaw County, Alabama?
Register with the county Board of Registrars or through the Alabama Secretary of State. You can also register online with the state online registration. Registration is closed during the 14 days before an election and on election day.
How do I look up property records in Choctaw County, Alabama?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Choctaw County are kept by the Choctaw County Judge of Probate. Property values are set by the county Tax Assessor, or Revenue Commissioner in counties that combine the offices, and tax bills come from the county Tax Collector, or Revenue Commissioner in counties that combine the offices. Source: official state page.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Choctaw County, Alabama?
Certified birth and death certificates for Alabama come from the Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics. Any county health department in Alabama issues certified copies of Alabama vital records, most while you wait. By mail to Center for Health Statistics, P.O. Box 5625, Montgomery, Alabama 36103-5625, in person at any county health department, or online and by phone through VitalChek at 1-888-279-9888. Fee: $15 for a search, which includes one certified copy; additional copies of the same record ordered at the same time are $6 each.
How do I find business license records in Choctaw County, Alabama?
Business entity filings are searched with the Alabama Secretary of State. State and county business privilege licenses are issued by the county Probate Judge or License Commissioner where the business is located, and cities set their own licenses.
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