Dothan Warrant Records

Dothan warrant records are handled by two systems. The Municipal Court tracks city warrants for local ordinance violations. The Houston County Sheriff handles criminal warrants. Dothan has a population of 71,650 people. Spans three counties - Houston, Dale, and Henry. Known as Peanut Capital of the World.

Dothan Municipal Court

The Dothan 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.

To check for municipal warrants in Dothan, call the court at (334) 615-4150. 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 Dothan

Dothan residents may have warrants at two different levels. City warrants come from the Municipal Court. County warrants come from the Houston County courts and sheriff.

Municipal warrants in Dothan 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 Dothan Municipal Court and the Houston County Sheriff. A person can have warrants in both systems at the same time.

How to Search Dothan Warrants

There are several ways to check for warrants in Dothan. Start with the type of warrant you are looking for.

For city warrants: Call the Dothan Municipal Court at (334) 615-4150. 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 115 W. Adams Street, Dothan, AL 36303.

For county warrants: Contact the Houston County Sheriff's Office. Call with the person's name and date of birth. The sheriff handles all criminal warrants for Dothan 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 Dothan residents.

Dothan Police Department

The Dothan 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 Dothan

Fees vary for warrant searches and records in Dothan. Many basic warrant status checks are free by phone. Written records and copies may have costs.

Municipal Court fees in Dothan 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 Houston County Sheriff follow county rates. Call ahead to ask about specific costs before visiting.

State Resources

These state resources can help Dothan residents search for warrant and criminal records.

Houston County Warrant Records

Dothan is located in Houston County. For criminal warrant searches, contact the county sheriff. The sheriff handles all felony and serious misdemeanor warrants for Dothan residents.

View Houston County Warrant Records