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Real questions from people researching records in Coffeeville. Each answer is verified against official agency sources — no third-party services.

📋 How can I find out if someone has an outstanding warrant in Alabama? ▼
Warrants in Alabama are issued at the county or city level, not the state level. To check on someone in Alabama: search the local sheriff website first. That's where most active warrants land. Cities with their own police departments often post a separate list. For a definitive answer, the court clerk where the case originated can verify whether a warrant is still outstanding. If the warrant is for you, it's worth a call to a defense attorney before you do anything else.
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📋 Is there a way to search arrest warrants in Alabama? ▼
Yes, partially. Alabama doesn't run a single warrant search engine, but you can piece one together from three sources: (1) ALEA Fugitive Search at https://app.alea.gov/community/wfSearch.aspx?Type=25 — limited to select felony fugitives statewide; (2) the county sheriff for the area — most Alabama sheriffs publish current warrant lists on their websites (e.g., Jefferson, Mobile, Madison, Baldwin) and the rest take phone inquiries; and (3) the Unified Judicial System case lookup at https://pa.alacourt.com — if a charge is already filed and the defendant failed to appear, a bench warrant is on the file. There is no statewide bench-warrant database for misdemeanor cases, and city police departments (Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery) maintain separate warrant lists for their jurisdictions. If a warrant might be out for you, talking to a defense attorney before contacting law enforcement is the standard advice. Sources: ALEA (alea.gov), Alacourt (pa.alacourt.com).
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🚔 What's the source for arrest records in Alabama? ▼
Recent Alabama arrests come straight from the booking agency. For a sheriff arrest, look at the county jail roster — most Alabama sheriffs post a live inmate list with names, booking date, charges, and mugshot (e.g., morgancountysheriffal.gov/roster.php, cherokeecountyalsheriff.com/roster.php, jacksoncountysheriffal.org). For a city arrest, check the municipal police blotter or media releases (Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery all publish daily). For older or closed cases, run the name through Alacourt at https://pa.alacourt.com — every arrest that produces a filed charge ends up there. The Alabama Department of Corrections inmate search at https://doc.alabama.gov/inmatesearch.aspx covers state-prison inmates only, not county jail bookings. For your own personal background record, fingerprint-based criminal history through ALEA at https://www.alea.gov/sbi/criminal-justice-services/criminal-records/alabama-background-check is the authoritative source ($25 first copy, $5 each additional, photo ID and AL CHRI application required). Sources: ALEA (alea.gov), AL DOC (doc.alabama.gov), Alacourt (pa.alacourt.com).
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Coffeeville, Alabama · Public Records

Coffeeville Public Records, Court Cases & Arrests

Search court records, arrest information, criminal history, and police reports for Coffeeville, located in Clarke County, Alabama. All records linked here come from official government sources.

Records access in Coffeeville

The Coffeeville Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the town, focusing on community safety and crime prevention. Arrest records and criminal records are diligently maintained by the department, for public access. For people seeking information on inmates, the Clarke County Jail provides a centralized location for detainment records and processing. Interested parties can search inmate records or request background checks through the Coffeeville Police Department’s official channels, which often involve filling out specific forms and paying a nominal fee. The local law enforcement system is known for its proactive engagement with citizens, a cooperative spirit in maintaining safety. Accessing public and vital records in Coffeeville is straightforward under the Alabama Open Records Law. Residents can request vital records, such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, through the Clarke County Clerk’s office, which is essential for personal documentation and legal processes. Property records are available through the Clarke County Assessor’s office, providing essential information for real estate transactions and assessments. For court records, individuals can approach the Clarke County Superior Court, where various documents related to legal proceedings are stored. Online portals help with access to certain records, streamlining the process for those who prefer digital solutions in managing official paperwork.

Crime statistics · Coffeeville · FBI UCR 2024

Reported offenses for the Coffeeville jurisdiction, total population 354. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program.

Violent crimesProperty crimes
Total: 2
Murder & non-negligent manslaughter: 0
Rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 2		 Total: 4
Burglary: 2
Larceny / theft: 2
Motor-vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0

Reporting period: calendar year 2024.

Coffeeville · Population & demographics

Total population352
White51.4%
Black or African American46%
Asian0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial count.

Alabama public records law

Records held by Coffeeville city offices, the Clarke County Sheriff, and the Clarke County courts are subject to the Alabama Open Records Act (Ala. Code § 36-12-40).

Where to file a records request in Coffeeville

Police records: file with the Coffeeville Police Department or via the Clarke County Sheriff for unincorporated areas.

Court records: Clarke County courts handle criminal, civil, family, and probate matters.

Booking and inmate records: Clarke County Sheriff publishes a public inmate roster including booking photos and charges.