Henry County Background Information
Alabama contains Henry County. A census established that Henry County had a total populace of 17,146 in 2020. The current county seat in Henry County is Abbeville.
The county was founded in 1819.
It was named for Patrick Henry (1736–1799), famous orator and Governor of Virginia.
Henry County Arrest Records
Arrest records are kept on all crimes within the Henry County area. Violent crime and property crime makeup the two categories that Henry County offences are divided into. In 2021, in Henry County, there were 21 violent and 51 property crimes.
Henry County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff: William Maddox
101 West Court Square, Suite G
Abbeville, AL 36310
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Phone: (334) 585-3131
Fax: (334) 585-5200
Henry County Criminal Records
In Henry County, records of criminals are regularly up to date. Consists of any person in Henry County who's a sex offender and lives, works, attends school, or is in prison. This register is accessible by the public in Henry County. Inhabitants living in Henry County can use tools to search for any offenders in the area. Results contain all offenders, even those imprisoned or non-compliant.
Henry County Court Records
All civil, family, and criminal cases in Henry County are overseen by the circuit court system. The court clerk is in charge of maintaining all records within Henry County. Henry County locals can access records at:
Henry County Circuit Court
Circuit Clerk: Shirlene Vickers
101 W Court Sq. Ste J
Abbeville, AL 36310-2135
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Phone: (334) 585-2753
Fax: (334) 585-5006
In the state of Alabama, the Court of Appeals has the power to oversee any lower court case in which one party appeals. The 67 superior and trial courts across the 67 counties, including Henry County, are managed by the Court of Appeals.
NOTE - Common court records in Henry County can usually be delivered by mail, email, or fax once payment is received. Nonetheless, official Henry County records may only be delivered via mail.
Henry County Public Records
In Henry County, every specific person has vital records maintained on them. For the State of Alabama including Henry County, The Center for Health Statistics (CHS) operates the vital records system and documents health-related statistical data. Having many copies keeps the files safe and they may then be properly used for statistical analysis someday.
In Alabama, The CHS files, stores, and provides you with certified copies of vital records including birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates. An automated vital records system called Vital Statistics Image Oriented Network or ViSION, enables vital records to be released through all Alabama county health departments
All Henry County locals can access and copy all public vital records as per Alabama Open Records Law which was introduced in 1923. This enables residents to access, inspect and take a copy of public records. Henry County records are open for applications at:
Henry County Probate Court
102 N Court Square, Ste A
Abbeville, AL 36310
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Phone: (334) 585-3257
Fax: (334) 585-3610
Having said that, records come with a charge in Henry County. By way of example, birth certificates in Henry County cost $15.00 for the first copy, and $6.00 for any added copy ordered at the same time. Henry County Death records cost $15.00 per first copy, and an additional $6.00 for every extra copy requested at the same time. Marriage certificates in Henry County cost $15.00 for the first copy, and $6.00 for any added copy bought at the same time. Finally, divorce records in Henry County cost $15.00 for the first copy, and $6.00 for any extra copy purchased at the same time.
NOTE - The office has opening times of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST on Monday to Friday. In Henry County, some form of photo ID is needed to purchase records. Both driver's licenses and state IDs would suffice. Henry County insists upon record applications being put in writing.
