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Washington County Information

Washington County can be found in the state of Alabama. Back in 2020, Washington County had a total human population of 15,388. In Washington County, the current seat is Chatom.

The county was founded in 1801.

It was named in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States.

Washington County Arrest Records

In Washington County, arrest records are also kept on each individual crime within the jurisdictional area. Crimes in Washington County are split into two key categories, violent crime and property crime. Washington County had 21 violent and 99 property crimes back in 2021.

Washington County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff: Richard Stringer
45 Court St
Chatom, AL 36518
Phone: (251) 847-2202
Fax: (251) 847-6677

Washington County Criminal Records

In Washington County, criminal records are consistently updated. Consists of individuals in Washington County who is a sex offender and lives, works, attends school, or is imprisoned. This register is made available to all residents of Washington County. Inhabitants of Washington County can therefore search for any sex offenders within a certain distance of their homes. This includes any in prison or non-compliant offenders in Washington County.

Washington County Court Records

In Washington County, the circuit court system oversees all criminal, family, and civil cases. Court records in Washington County are collected and looked after by the court clerk. To purchase these records in Washington County, a person must enquire at:

Washington County Circuit Court
Valerie Knapp, Clerk
45 Court St
Chatom, AL 36518
Phone: (251) 847-2239
Fax: (251) 847-2015

The Court of Appeals in Alabama holds the power to assess all contested cases across the state. The 67 superior and trial courts across the 67 counties, including Washington County, are overseen by the Court of Appeals.

NOTE - Standard court records in Washington County can usually be delivered by mail, email, or fax once payment is received. At the same time, all official records can only be sent via mail in Washington County.

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Washington County Public Records

In Washington County, each citizen has vital records maintained on them. For the State of Alabama including Washington County, The Center for Health Statistics (CHS) operates the vital records system and collects health-related statistical data. Having quite a few copies keeps the records secure and they may then be properly used for statistical analysis someday.

The CHS files, saves, and issues certified copies of public information including birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates for events that occur in Alabama Vital Statistics Image Oriented Network or ViSION, allows vital records to be issued through all Alabama county health departments, an automated vital records system.

All Washington County occupants can access and copy all public vital records as per Alabama Open Records Law which was enacted in 1923. Every last person in Washington County therefore has the ability to access state and local government public records. Members of the public in Washington County can apply for records directly at:

Washington County Probate Court
45 Court St.
P.O. Box 549
Chatom, AL 36518
Phone: (251) 847-2201
Fax: (251) 847-6450

These records are, unfortunately, not free in Washington County. Birth records in Washington County cost $15.00 for the first copy, and $6.00 for every copy after that. Death records in Washington County cost $15.00 for the first copy, and $6.00 for every copy after that. Marriage certificates in Washington County cost $15.00 for the first copy, and $6.00 for any additional copy ordered at the same time. Finally, divorce records in Washington County will set a person back $15.00 for a first copy and $6.00 for each after.

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 Washington County. Photo ID is needed to attain records in Washington County. This could consist of a driver’s license or state ID. All Washington County requests for records must be put in writing.