Tuscaloosa Warrant Records

Tuscaloosa warrant records are handled by two systems. The Municipal Court tracks city warrants for local ordinance violations. The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff handles criminal warrants. Tuscaloosa has a population of 114,288 people. Major university city - home to University of Alabama. Former state capital.

Tuscaloosa Municipal Court

The Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa, call the court at (205) 248-5330. 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 Tuscaloosa

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

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

How to Search Tuscaloosa Warrants

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

For city warrants: Call the Tuscaloosa Municipal Court at (205) 248-5330. 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 2122 Gary Fitts Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.

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

Tuscaloosa Police Department

The Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa

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

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

State Resources

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

Tuscaloosa County Warrant Records

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

View Tuscaloosa County Warrant Records