Elmore County

The particularly marked by the Elmore County Courthouse serves Elmore County and is located at 100 East Commerce Street in Wetumpka. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for this area. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Alabama online court portal.

The Elmore County Circuit Court, located at 100 East Commerce Street in Wetumpka, handles a variety of cases, including civil, criminal, family, and probate matters.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Under the Alabama Public Records Law (Code of Alabama § 36-12-40), citizens have the right to request and inspect arrest records, incident reports, and booking information from these agencies.
• Written requests for arrest records should be submitted to the respective law enforcement agency's records division, and agencies may charge reasonable copying fees.
• Processing times for records requests vary, but agencies typically respond within 3-5 business days for non-complex requests.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process in Alabama allows for the release of detainees pending trial, with specific procedures outlined by Elmore County for posting bail.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• The Alabama Administrative Office of Courts operates Alacourt.com, an online case search system that provides access to circuit and district court records for a fee of $25 per case viewing.
• To access records in person, citizens may visit the Circuit Clerk's Office during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) and request to view case files.
• Certified copies are available for $1.00 per page plus a certification fee.
• The Probate Court maintains separate records and fee schedules for probate matters, marriage licenses ($74.00 including recording), and vital records.

• Elmore County website (www.elmoreco.org) provides access to some property related information and contact details for relevant offices.
• To obtain certified copies of recorded instruments, requesters must visit or contact the Probate Office with the property's legal description, deed book and page number, or parcel identification number.
• Requests can be made by mail with payment by check or money order, or in person during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding holidays).

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

• Death certificates cost $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for additional copies.
• Processing times typically range from 1-2 weeks for in-person or mail requests.
• The Alabama Department of Public Health also offers online ordering through VitalChek (www.vitalchek.com) with additional service fees and expedited delivery options.
• Divorce decrees are maintained by Elmore County Circuit Clerk as part of court records and can be accessed following the procedures for court record requests.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• This database provides status, formation date, registered agent information, and principal office addresses for businesses registered in Alabama.
• Building permits, zoning approvals, and land use applications in unincorporated Elmore County are processed by Elmore County Planning and Zoning Department (334) 567-1135).