Choctaw County Information
Choctaw County is a county situated in the state of Alabama. Choctaw County had 12,665 total locals back in 2020. The county seat is Butler.
The county was founded in 1847.
It was named for the Choctaw tribe of American Indians.
Choctaw County Arrest Records
In Choctaw County, arrest records are also kept on every last crime within the jurisdictional area. Choctaw County crimes are separated into violent crimes and property crimes. There were 2 violent and 26 property crimes in Choctaw County in 2021.
Choctaw County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff: Scott Lolley
117 S Mulberry Ave # 11
Butler, AL 36904
Phone: (205) 459-2166
Fax: (205) 459-4666
Choctaw County Criminal Records
In Choctaw County, and across the whole state of Alabama the police are required to keep an updated list of all records of criminals. This includes anyone who’s sex offender and living, attending school, working, or in prison in the Choctaw County area. All Choctaw County locals may access an up-to-date copy of this register. Locals living in Choctaw County can search for any offenders in the area. The results will show all jailed and non-compliant offenders too.
Choctaw County Court Records
Choctaw County criminal, civil, and family cases are all supervised by the circuit court system. Court records in Choctaw County are preserved by the court clerk. Residents can purchase copies in person at:
Choctaw County Circuit Court
Choctaw County Courthouse
117 S Mulberry Ave # 10
Butler, AL 36904
Phone: (205) 459-2155
The Alabama Court of Appeals can overview all contested decisions in the state. The lower courts over which the Court of Appeals oversees the 67 superior or trial courts across the 67 counties, including Choctaw County.
NOTE - Mail, email, or fax can all be used to send records to requesters in Choctaw County. However, official Choctaw County records may only be delivered via mail.
Public Records Choctaw County
Any particular person within the Choctaw County region has public information maintained on them. For the State of Alabama including Choctaw County, The Center for Health Statistics (CHS) operates the vital records system and gathers health-related statistical data. Having several copies keeps the records safe and they can then be applied for statistical analysis someday.
The CHS files, keeps, and provides certified copies of public record information including birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates for events that occur in Alabama Vital Statistics Image Oriented Network or ViSION, allows vital records being issued through all Alabama county health departments, a computerized vital records system.
All Choctaw County citizens can access and copy all public vital records as per Alabama Open Records Law which was passed in 1923. This means that all local and state government vital records can be opened by the people of Choctaw County. In Choctaw County, citizens can obtain copies physically at:
Choctaw County Probate Court
Choctaw County Courthouse
117 S Mulberry St, Ste 9
Butler, AL 36904
Phone: (205) 459-2414
Fax: (205) 459-4248
Nonetheless, these records come at a price in Choctaw County. First copies of birth records cost $15.00, with additional copies ordered at the same time costing an added $6.00 in Choctaw County. Choctaw County Death records cost $15.00 per first copy, and an added $6.00 for every added copy purchased at the same time. Marriage records in Choctaw County cost $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for each further copy ordered at the same time. Finally, divorce records in Choctaw County cost $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for each extra copy ordered at the same time.
NOTE - The office is only open between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST on Monday to Friday. Photo ID is needed to get hold of records in Choctaw County. This could incorporate a driver’s license or state ID. All requests must also be put in writing in Choctaw County.
