Wilcox County Information
Wilcox County is a county located in the state of Alabama. Wilcox County had 10,600 citizens in 2020, determined by a local census. In Wilcox County, the current seat is Camden.
The county was founded in 1819.
It was named after Joseph M. Wilcox, a US Army lieutenant who was killed in Alabama during the Creek War.
Wilcox County Arrest Records
All crimes in the Wilcox County area have records kept on them. Wilcox County crimes are divided into violent crimes and property crimes. 2 violent and 5 property crimes occured in Wilcox County back in 2020.
Wilcox County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff: Earnest Evans
12 Water St # 102
P.O. Box 337
Camden, AL 36726
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed weekends and holidays
Phone: (334) 682-4715
Fax: (334) 682-9425
Email: sheriffevans@frontier.com
Wilcox County Criminal Records
The records of criminals in Wilcox County are consistently up to date. This can include anyone in Wilcox County who's a sex offender and lives, works, attends school, or is incarcerated. This register can be accessed by all Wilcox County locals. Locals of Wilcox County can therefore search for any sex offenders within a certain distance of their homes. Non-compliant and imprisoned offenders are also shown on the results.
Wilcox County Court Records
The criminal, civil, and family cases in Wilcox County are all overseen by the circuit court system. The court clerk is in charge of maintaining all records within Wilcox County. A person must enquire copies at:
Wilcox County Circuit Court
Carolyn Posey, Clerk
12 Water St # 304
Camden, AL 36726
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, M - F
closed for lunch: 12 pm to 1 pm
Phone: (334) 682-4126
The Alabama Court of Appeals can examine all contested decisions in the state. The Court of Appeals manages all contested decisions made at the 67 county superior and trial courts, including in Wilcox County.
NOTE - Mail, email, or fax can all be used to send records to requesters in Wilcox County. Yet, official Wilcox County records may only be delivered via mail.
Wilcox County Public Records
Each person within the Wilcox County region has public information kept on them. For the State of Alabama including Wilcox 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 used for statistical analysis someday.
In Alabama, The CHS files, saves, and provides you with certified copies of public information including birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates. An automated vital records system called Vital Statistics Image Oriented Network or ViSION, makes it possible for vital records to be issued through all Alabama county health departments
The Alabama Open Records Law which was introduced in 1923, states that all Wilcox County inhabitants can access and copy all public vital records. Every last person in Wilcox County therefore has the right to obtain state and local government public records. Occupants can obtain copies physically at:
Wilcox County Probate Court
Clerk: Carolyn Davis-Posey
PO Box 608
100 Broad St # 400B
Camden, AL 36726
Phone: (334) 682-4126
Fax: (334) 682-9484
These records are, unfortunately, not free in Wilcox County. For instance, birth certificates in Wilcox County cost $15.00 for the first copy, and $6.00 for any additional copy purchased at the same time. Death certificates in Wilcox County cost $15.00 for the first copy, and $6.00 for any added copy requested at the same time. Wilcox County marriage records cost $15.00 per first copy, and an further $6.00 for every additional copy purchased 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 Wilcox County.
NOTE - Wilcox County locals must attain records between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST on Monday to Friday. Photo ID is needed to attain records in Wilcox County. Examples comprise state IDs or driver's licenses. A person must also put their request in writing in Wilcox County.
