Birmingham Warrant Records
Birmingham warrant records are handled by two systems. The Municipal Court tracks city warrants for local ordinance violations. The Jefferson County Sheriff handles criminal warrants. Birmingham has a population of 196,357 people. Extended court hours 7 AM to 7 PM - longest in state. Civil Rights epicenter.
Birmingham Quick Facts
Birmingham Municipal Court
The Birmingham Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations. This includes traffic tickets, parking violations, and local code violations. The court issues warrants for people who fail to appear or pay fines. Municipal warrants are separate from county criminal warrants.
| Court | Birmingham Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 808 18th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203 |
| Phone | (205) 297-8263 |
To check for municipal warrants in Birmingham, call the court at (205) 297-8263. Give the person's name and date of birth. Staff can tell you if there are active city warrants. You can also visit the court in person with a valid photo ID.
City vs County Warrants in Birmingham
Birmingham residents may have warrants at two different levels. City warrants come from the Municipal Court. County warrants come from the Jefferson County courts and sheriff.
Municipal warrants in Birmingham are issued for:
- Unpaid traffic tickets
- Parking violations
- City code violations
- Failure to appear in city court
- Minor misdemeanors within city limits
County warrants are issued for:
- Felony crimes
- Serious misdemeanors
- State law violations
- Crimes outside city limits
To get a complete picture, check both the Birmingham Municipal Court and the Jefferson County Sheriff. A person can have warrants in both systems at the same time.
How to Search Birmingham Warrants
There are several ways to check for warrants in Birmingham. Start with the type of warrant you are looking for.
For city warrants: Call the Birmingham Municipal Court at (205) 297-8263. Staff can check for active municipal warrants. You can also visit the court in person during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID. The court is at 808 18th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203.
For county warrants: Contact the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Call with the person's name and date of birth. The sheriff handles all criminal warrants for Birmingham residents.
Online options: The statewide Alacourt system at pa.alacourt.com shows court cases from all Alabama counties. A name search costs $9.99. This can show cases that may involve warrants for Birmingham residents.
Birmingham Police Department
The Birmingham Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. Officers execute warrants issued by the Municipal Court. For questions about city warrants or to turn yourself in, contact the police department.
Note that the police department does not issue warrants. Warrants come from judges at the Municipal Court. The police execute the warrants and make arrests. For warrant status questions, contact the court first.
Warrant Fees in Birmingham
Fees vary for warrant searches and records in Birmingham. Many basic warrant status checks are free by phone. Written records and copies may have costs.
Municipal Court fees in Birmingham may include:
- Warrant status check: Often free by phone
- Copy of warrant: Varies by court
- Bond amounts: Set by judge
- Court costs: Added if case goes to court
County warrant fees through the Jefferson County Sheriff follow county rates. Call ahead to ask about specific costs before visiting.
State Resources
These state resources can help Birmingham residents search for warrant and criminal records.
| Alacourt Access | Court records statewide - pa.alacourt.com |
|---|---|
| ALEA Background Check | $25 state criminal history - (334) 242-4371 |
| ALEA Fugitives | High-profile wanted persons - ALEA Database |
Jefferson County Warrant Records
Birmingham is located in Jefferson County. For criminal warrant searches, contact the county sheriff. The sheriff handles all felony and serious misdemeanor warrants for Birmingham residents.