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Courts in Alabama
- General Jurisdiction / Upper Courts
- Circuit Courts - 41 courts. These courts handle the following case types:
- Civil - Torts, Contracts, and real property rights for claims over $3,000.
- Domestic relations and divorce.
- Criminal felony, misdemeanor, and DWI/DUI.
- Juvenile cases, criminal and civil.
- Limited Jurisdiction / Lower Courts
- District Courts - one or more courts for each county in Alabama. These courts handle the following case types:
- Civil - torts, contracts, and real property rights for claims to $10,000, small claims.
- Child cupport ( interstate ).
- Criminal felony, misdemeanor, and DWI/DUI.
- Traffic, parking, and infractions.
- Juvenile.
- Probate Courts - 68 Courts. These courts handle the following case types:
- Mental health.
- Estate.
- Real property rights.
- Adoption.
- Municipal Courts - 250+ courts. These courts handle the following case types:
- Criminal - misdemeanor and drunk driving.
- Traffic, parking, ordinance, and infractions.
Property Tax Records
Alabama real and personal property tax records are kept by the Tax Assessor in each county.
Deeds and Document Recording
Alabama deeds and general document recording are handled by the Probate Office in each county. Records kept include
deeds, mortgage documents, easements, powers of attorney, and liens.
Vital Records
Alabama Vital Records Providers
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