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Criminal records of misdemeanor and felony filings. 115 Franklin St #2 Livingston, AL 35470 205-652-6169
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The Alabama Center for Health Statistics publishes birth, death, marriage and divorce statistics and a query system for resident births and deaths, and issues certified Alabama vital records.
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The City of Livingston holds municipal court on the first Tuesday of each month at the community center, 101 Country Club Road, and offers online citation payment.
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The Sumter County Assessor values the real and personal property in the county and publishes the parcel, owner and assessed value records.
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- State
- Alabama
- County seat
- Livingston
- Population
- 12,345
- Area
- 913 sq mi
- Founded
- 1832
- Cities and towns
- 8
Sumter County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Sumter County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Sumter County.
Police Departments. In addition to Sumter County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Sumter County is supported by municipal police departments in cities such as Livingston and York. These agencies coordinate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and investigations that cross jurisdictional boundaries, making sure of full coverage and response throughout Sumter County.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Sumter County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 120 Washington Street in Livingston, Alabama 35470, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Sumter County. Arrest records in Sumter County are considered public information under the Alabama Public Records Law, specifically Code of Alabama § 36-12-40, which establishes the right of citizens to inspect and copy public records.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Sumter County are maintained by Sumter County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Sumter County are taken and retained by Sumter County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the arrest record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or online databases that may host such records.
The jail provides an inmate lookup process where you can inquire about recent arrests. You may also call the jail directly at (205) 652-2841 to get information on current inmates. Wills legal requirements and other information. 115 Marshall St PO Box 1040 Livingston, AL 35470 205-652-7281
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Sumter County, Alabama?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Sumter County Sheriff or a city police department in Sumter County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter County, Alabama?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Sumter County are kept by the Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter 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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