Fayette County Information
Alabama is home to Fayette County. Fayette County had 16,321 citizens in 2020, reported by a local census. In Fayette County, the current seat is Fayette.
The county was founded in 1824.
It is named in honor of Marquis de Lafayette (or de la Fayette), who aided General George Washington in the American Revolutionary War.
Fayette County Arrest Records
All crimes in the Fayette County area have records kept on them. Fayette County crimes are split into violent crimes and property crimes. In 2021, in Fayette County, there were 3 violent and 27 property crimes.
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff: Byron Yerby
113 1st Ave NW,
Fayette, AL 35555
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm
Phone: (205) 932-3205
Fax: (205) 932-6699
Fayette County Criminal Records
In Fayette County, and across the whole state of Alabama the police are required to keep an up to date list of all records of criminals. Everyone who’s sex offender and living, working, attending school, or in prison in the Fayette County area must be on this list. This register is made available to all residents of Fayette County. Inhabitants of Fayette County also have the right to search for any nearby offenders. Non-compliant and in prison offenders are also shown on the results.
Fayette County Court Records
Fayette County criminal, civil, and family cases are all managed by the circuit court system. Court records in Fayette County are looked after by the court clerk. Fayette County residents may obtain records at:
Fayette County Circuit Court
Clerk: Samantha Weeks Howard
113 Temple Ave N
Fayette, AL 35555
Phone: (205) 932-4617
Fax: (205) 932-2697
Email: Samantha.howard@alacourt.gov
The Court of Appeals in Alabama holds the power to overview all contested cases across the state. The Court of Appeals manages all contested possibilities made at the 67 county superior and trial courts, including in Fayette County.
NOTE - Regular court records in Fayette County can usually be delivered by mail, email, or fax once payment is received. Nevertheless, official Fayette County records may only be delivered via mail.
Fayette County Public Records
Fayette County inhabitants have vital records kept on them. For the State of Alabama including Fayette County, The Center for Health Statistics (CHS) operates the vital records system and documents health-related statistical data. Having multiple copies keeps the files protected and they can then be applied for statistical analysis later on.
In Alabama, The CHS files, stores, and issues certified copies of vital records including birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates. Vital Statistics Image Oriented Network or ViSION, permits vital records being issued through all Alabama county health departments, a computerized vital records system.
All Fayette County residents can access and copy all public vital records as per Alabama Open Records Law which was passed in 1923. This allows citizens to access, inspect and take a copy of public records. Fayette County locals can apply at:
Fayette County Probate Court
113 Temple Ave N
Fayette, AL 35555
Phone: (205) 932-4519
Fax: (205) 932-7600
Email: kmfreeman@fayetteco.net
Fayette County comes with a charge per copy. For instance, birth certificates in Fayette County cost $15.00 for the first copy, and $6.00 for any additional copy bought at the same time. Death records in Fayette County cost $15.00 for the first copy, and $6.00 for every copy after that. Marriage certificates in Fayette County will set a person back $15.00 for a first copy and $6.00 for each after. Finally, First copies of divorce records cost $15.00, with additional copies obtained at the same time costing an $6.00 in Fayette County.
NOTE - Fayette County inhabitants must obtain records between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Monday to Friday. Those looking to request files must also bring some form of photo identification. This could consist of a driver’s license or state ID. All Fayette County requests for records must be put in writing.
