Lowndes County Background Information
Lowndes County is a county based in the state of Alabama. In 2020, Lowndes County had a population of 10,311, as reported by a local census. In Lowndes County, the current seat is Hayneville.
The county was founded in 1830.
It is named in honor of William Lowndes, a member of the United States Congress from South Carolina.
Lowndes County Arrest Records
Arrest records are kept on every last crime in Lowndes County. Violent crime and property crime makeup the two categories that Lowndes County offences are divided into. There were 64 violent and 224 property crimes in Lowndes County in 2021.
Lowndes County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff: Christopher West
1 S Washington St,
Hayneville, AL 36040
Office Hours: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, M-F
Phone: (334) 548-6151, (334) 312-7230
Fax: (334) 548-5900
Email: cwest@lowndes-al.gov
Lowndes County Criminal Records
In Lowndes County, and across the whole state of Alabama the police are required to keep an up to date list of all arrest records. This includes anyone who’s sex offender and living, attending school, working, or incarcerated in the Lowndes County area. This up-to-date register is then made available to the public, as is the fundamental right of anyone living in Lowndes County. Citizens of Lowndes County also have the right to search for any nearby offenders. The results will show all jailed and non-compliant offenders too.
Lowndes County Court Records
All civil, family, and criminal cases in Lowndes County are supervised by the circuit court system. The court clerk is in charge of maintaining all records within Lowndes County. To purchase these records in Lowndes County, a person must enquire at:
Lowndes County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
Lowndes County Courthouse
1 S Washington St
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30-4:30
Hayneville, AL 36040
Phone: (334) 548-2547
The Alabama Court of Appeals can examine all contested decisions in the state. The 67 superior and trial courts across the 67 counties, including Lowndes County, are supervised by the Court of Appeals.
NOTE - Mail, email, or fax can all be used to send records to requesters in Lowndes County. Lowndes County official records can only be directed via mail.
Lowndes County Public Records
In Lowndes County, each individual has public information kept on them. The Center for Health Statistics (CHS) operates the vital records system and documents health-related statistical data for the state of Alabama including Lowndes County. Having a few different copies keeps the files secure and they can then be properly used for statistical analysis someday.
The CHS files, stores, and provides certified copies of vital records including birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates for events that occur in Alabama An automated vital records system called Vital Statistics Image Oriented Network or ViSION, allows vital records to be supplied through all Alabama county health departments
All Lowndes County inhabitants can access and copy all public vital records as per Alabama Open Records Law which was passed in 1923. State and local government public records can therefore be opened by all Lowndes County individuals. People in Lowndes County can apply for records face to face at:
Lowndes County Probate Court
Lowndes County Courthouse
PO Box 5,
1 S Washington St, P.O. Box 5,
Hayneville, AL 36040
Phone: (334) 548-2365, (334) 548-2843
Fax: (334) 548-5399
Email: probate2365@htcnet.net
Then again, records come with a charge in Lowndes County. Birth records in Lowndes County cost $15.00 for the first copy, and $6.00 for every copy after that. Death certificates in Lowndes County cost $15.00 for the first copy, and $6.00 for any additional copy ordered at the same time. Marriage records in Lowndes County cost $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for each further copy ordered at the same time. Finally, First copies of divorce records cost $15.00, with extra copies ordered at the same time costing an extra $6.00 in Lowndes County.
NOTE - A person must visit between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST on Monday to Friday to attain records in person in Lowndes County. Those looking to request records must also bring some form of photo identification. This could contain a driver’s license or state ID. All requests must also be put in writing in Lowndes County.
