Hoover Warrant Records

Hoover warrant records are handled by two systems. The Municipal Court tracks city warrants for local ordinance violations. The Jefferson/Shelby County Sheriff handles criminal warrants. Hoover has a population of 93,013 people. Online wanted list at hooverpd.com. CALEA-accredited department. Spans two counties.

Hoover Municipal Court

The Hoover 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 Hoover, call the court at (205) 444-7526. 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 Hoover

Hoover residents may have warrants at two different levels. City warrants come from the Municipal Court. County warrants come from the Jefferson/Shelby County courts and sheriff.

Municipal warrants in Hoover 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 Hoover Municipal Court and the Jefferson/Shelby County Sheriff. A person can have warrants in both systems at the same time.

Multi-County City

Hoover spans multiple counties: Jefferson and Shelby. Your exact address determines which county sheriff handles criminal warrants. Check your property records or tax bill to confirm which county you live in.

For county warrant checks, contact the sheriff's office in your county. Both counties may need to be checked if you are unsure of the boundary line in Hoover.

How to Search Hoover Warrants

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

For city warrants: Call the Hoover Municipal Court at (205) 444-7526. 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 2020 Valleydale Road, Hoover, AL 35244.

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

Hoover Police Department

The Hoover 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 Hoover

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

Municipal Court fees in Hoover 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/Shelby County Sheriff follow county rates. Call ahead to ask about specific costs before visiting.

State Resources

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

Jefferson County Warrant Records

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

View Jefferson County Warrant Records