Coffeeville, Alabama Public Records

The Clarke County District Court, also located at 100 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451 (phone: 251-275-3251), has jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, small claims cases up to $6,000, and preliminary hearings for felony charges. Coffeeville also has its own Coffeeville Municipal Court for violations of town ordinances, traffic tickets issued within town limits, and other municipal matters; this court typically convenes at Coffeeville Town Hall and can be contacted through the town clerk at (251) 675-8753. For online court record searches, Alabama provides the Alabama Judicial System's Alacourt database, which can be accessed through authorized terminals or by requesting searches through the clerk's office. Public access to Alacourt online is restricted, but case information can be obtained by visiting the courthouse in person or by submitting a written request with case number or party names. Filing fees for certified copies of court documents in Clarke County are typically $1.00 per page plus a certification fee of approximately $1.00 per document, though these fees are subject to change and specific fee schedules should be confirmed with the Circuit Clerk's office. The Clarke County Probate Court, located at 100 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451 (phone: 251-275-3257), handles probate matters, estate administration, guardianships, marriage licenses, and serves as the recording office for land deeds and property records.

Clarke County offers online property tax and assessment searches through the Alabama Department of Revenue's Property Tax Portal at revcomm.revenue.alabama.gov, where residents can search by owner name, address, or parcel number to view current assessments, property characteristics, tax amounts, and payment status. The online system provides access to property cards showing land size, building details, exemptions, and assessment history. For recorded land documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, rights of way, and other instruments affecting real property, the Clarke County Probate Judge serves as the recording official. The Probate Office, located at 100 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451 (phone: 251-275-3257), maintains deed books and indexes dating back to Clarke County's formation. While some Alabama counties have digitized their land records for online searching, Clarke County's recorded documents are primarily accessible through in-person research at the Probate Office or by submitting written requests. Recording fees for deeds and mortgages are established by Alabama Code § 12-19-90 and typically include a base fee plus per-page charges. The Probate Office can conduct deed searches by grantor/grantee name or by property description, with certified copies available for statutory fees. Clarke County does not currently offer a comprehensive public GIS parcel viewer, though basic property location information may be obtained through the Revenue Commissioner's online tax search system.

The Clarke County School System provides educational services to Coffeeville students and is one of the larger employers in the county overall. Agriculture remains a significant economic driver, with farming operations in and around Coffeeville focused on row crops including cotton, corn, and soybeans, as well as cattle ranching and poultry production. Timber and forestry operations are also important, taking advantage of Clarke County's substantial pine and hardwood forest lands. Small businesses in Coffeeville include local convenience stores, service providers, and home-based enterprises. The median household income for Coffeeville is estimated below the Alabama state average, reflecting the rural character and limited industrial base. Clarke County as a whole has an economy influenced by timber, agriculture, and government services, with the county seat of Grove Hill serving as the primary commercial center. Recent economic development efforts in the region have focused on industrial recruitment to Clarke County Industrial Park near Grove Hill and tourism promotion related to the Alabama River and Tombigbee River systems. Coffeeville's economic outlook remains tied to the broader rural Alabama economy, with challenges including population decline, limited broadband infrastructure in some areas, and competition from larger regional commercial centers in Mobile and surrounding metropolitan areas.

The Coffeeville Police Department serves as the primary law enforcement agency within town limits, located at 22825 Front Street, Coffeeville, AL 36524. The department can be reached at (251) 675-8753 for non-emergency matters and records requests. To request police reports or incident records from the Coffeeville Police Department, residents may visit the department in person during business hours or submit a written request. Alabama's public records law is governed primarily by the Alabama Open Records Act, Code of Alabama § 36-12-40, which establishes that most law enforcement records are public unless they pertain to ongoing investigations or contain confidential informant information. Some records fees may apply for copies. The Clarke County Sheriff's Office, located at 100 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451 (phone: 251-275-3231), provides law enforcement services throughout unincorporated areas of Clarke County and assists Coffeeville when needed. The Sheriff's Office website is accessible through the Clarke County government portal, and residents can request incident reports, accident reports, and other records in person or by mail. For arrest and jail booking information, the Clarke County Detention Facility maintains an inmate roster that can be accessed by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly at (251) 275-3231. The roster typically includes inmate names, booking dates, charges filed, bond amounts, and booking photographs when available. Clarke County does not currently offer a full online inmate search portal, so requests for current custody status should be directed to the detention facility by phone. Under Alabama Code § 36-12-40, arrest records and booking logs are generally considered public information, though certain details may be withheld if doing so would compromise an ongoing investigation or violate privacy provisions for juveniles or victims.

The fee for a certified birth certificate is $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for each additional copy ordered at the same time, with expedited service available for additional fees. Processing time for mail requests is typically 4-6 weeks, while in-person visits to the Montgomery office can provide same-day service. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at alabamapublichealth.gov/vitalrecords, though VitalChek charges additional service fees beyond the state fee. Death certificates are similarly issued by the Center for Health Statistics with the same fee structure of $15.00 for the first copy. Alabama law restricts access to birth and death certificates to the registrant (if of age), immediate family members, legal representatives, and those with a direct and tangible interest; valid government-issued photo identification is required. Marriage licenses for Coffeeville residents are obtained from the Clarke County Probate Court, located at 100 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451 (phone: 251-275-3257). As of August 29, 2019, Alabama no longer issues traditional marriage licenses requiring ceremonies and witness signatures; instead, couples submit a marriage certificate form and affidavit to the Probate Judge, pay a recording fee (currently $74.00 in Clarke County, with an additional $5.00 if desired for a commemorative certificate), and the marriage is recorded without a ceremony requirement. Marriage records are public documents and can be searched through the Probate Office. Divorce records are maintained as part of the Circuit Court case files and can be accessed through the Clarke County Circuit Clerk's office at 100 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451 (phone: 251-275-3505), with divorce decrees available as part of the court record subject to standard copy fees.

The town clerk can provide information on current business licensees, though Coffeeville does not maintain an online searchable database. For businesses operating in unincorporated areas of Clarke County, license requirements should be confirmed with Clarke County Revenue Commissioner's Office at (251) 275-3507. Fictitious business name registrations (DBAs or "doing business as" names) in Alabama are filed with the Probate Judge's office where the business is located. For Coffeeville businesses, DBA filings are submitted to the Clarke County Probate Court at 100 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451 (phone: 251-275-3257), with filing fees typically around $10 plus publication requirements in a local newspaper. For formal business entity formation including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and other registered entities, filings are made with the Alabama Secretary of State. The Alabama Secretary of State's Business and Commercial Services Division maintains an online database at arc-sos.state.al.us where anyone can search for existing corporations, LLCs, and other registered entities by business name, owner name, or registered agent. The database shows entity status (active, dissolved, revoked), formation date, registered agent information, principal office address, and officers or members in some cases. New business entity filings can be submitted online through the same portal with filing fees ranging from $50 for nonprofit corporations to $200 for LLCs. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statement searches and filings for secured transactions and liens on business personal property are also handled through the Alabama Secretary of State's UCC division, searchable online at the Secretary of State's website. Business property owners in Coffeeville can look up commercial property tax assessments through the Clarke County Revenue Commissioner's online property search at the Alabama Department of Revenue portal, showing assessed values, millage rates, and tax amounts for commercial real estate and business personal property.

Coffeeville voters are served by the Clarke County Board of Registrars, which handles voter registration and election administration for all county residents. The Clarke County Registrar's Office is located at 100 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451, and can be reached at (251) 275-3251 for voter registration questions and polling location information. Alabama residents can register to vote online through the Alabama Secretary of State's website at alabamavotes.gov, which provides an online voter registration application system. Voter registration deadlines in Alabama require registration at least 15 days before any election. To register, applicants must be U.S. citizens, Alabama residents, at least 18 years old by the date of the election, and provide an Alabama driver's license or non-driver ID number (or the last four digits of a Social Security number if no Alabama ID is held). Coffeeville conducts municipal elections for mayor and town council positions, typically held every four years in August. The next Coffeeville municipal election is scheduled for August 2024, with mayor and council seats on the ballot. Information about Coffeeville candidates, local ballot measures, and municipal election dates can be obtained from Coffeeville Town Hall at (251) 675-8753. To find their assigned polling place, Coffeeville residents can use the "My Voter Information" tool at alabamavotes.gov, which allows voters to enter their name and date of birth to view registration status, polling location, sample ballots, and elected officials. In Alabama, various election records are publicly accessible under state law. Voter registration lists are available for purchase by qualified requesters including candidates and political organizations, though individual voter privacy is protected. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political action committees are filed with the Alabama Ethics Commission and are searchable online at ethics.alabama.gov, showing contributions and expenditures for state and local races. Candidate qualifying information and precinct-level election results are public records maintained by county election officials and the Secretary of State. In the November 2024 presidential election, Clarke County reported approximately 57% voter turnout, with 6,789 registered voters and roughly 3,870 ballots cast county-wide. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Coffeeville and Clarke County voters will decide several important races. Alabama does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026, as both seats are on different cycles. However, voters will decide races for Governor of Alabama (incumbent Kay Ivey's term expires in 2027, with the 2026 race determining the next four-year term), statewide constitutional offices including Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Agriculture Commissioner, as well as state legislative seats for the Alabama House and Senate districts that include Clarke County. County-level races in 2026 may include Clarke County Commission seats, Sheriff, Revenue Commissioner, and other constitutional officers depending on term schedules. While specific candidate filings for 2026 are not yet available, voters can track candidate qualifying and campaign finance through the Alabama Ethics Commission website. Alabama offers absentee voting for voters who meet specific criteria including being out of the county on election day, having a physical illness or infirmity, working a required shift, being a member of the military, or being appointed as an election officer. Absentee ballot applications can be downloaded from alabamavotes.gov or requested from the Clarke County Absentee Election Manager at the Registrar's Office. Applications must be submitted by the Thursday before the election (for in-person absentee voting) or postmarked by the Monday before election day (for mail-in absentee ballots), with completed ballots due by the close of polls on election day.