PHENIX CITY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Phenix City gets a B.
Alabama Open Records Act has no statutory deadline. AlaFile e-filing mandatory statewide; AlaCourt public case search. Booking photos public default.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Phenix City.
COMPUTED 2026-07-16 17:35 UTC · SCORE 18/24
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- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-16 17:14 UTC]
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Recent Alabama Court Cases
Most recent Alabama court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12103 | Susan Adelle Willcox | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12102 | Hazel Renee Scheurer | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12106 | Toraino Adams | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12107 | Reasey Nourn | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12108 | Lakeesha Shatrise Morgan | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12105 | Terry Lane Beasley, Jr | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12104 | Samantha Lynn Black | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12110 | Kristiana Everett | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-10627 | Angela Webb Leverett | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-10780 | Deborah Ann Farmer | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-10915 | Donszella Moore | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-10954 | Jennifer Broughton James | 07/16/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Alabama
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Alabama. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How can I find out if someone has an outstanding warrant in Opelika?▼
Opelika is the Lee County seat. Warrants here come from one of two places: the Opelika Police Department (city-level) or the Lee County Sheriff (county-level and unincorporated). Verified live today.
**Lee County Sheriff's Office**
- Address: 1900 Frederick Rd, Opelika, AL 36801
- Mailing: PO Box 688, Opelika, AL 36803-0688
- Phone: 334-749-5651 (main), 334-737-7022 (alt)
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
- Records request: leecosheriffal.gov/recordsrequest (downloadable form)
**Opelika Police Department**
- Address: 501 South 10th Street, Opelika, AL 36801 (mail to 36803)
- Records Division: 334-705-5295
- Public records request line: 334-705-5110
- Email: rjones@opelika-al.gov
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
**The Alabama-specific reality:** the Lee County Sheriff's Office takes a slightly different approach than most Alabama agencies. Per the Sheriff's policy and the county magistrate office: **if someone suspects a warrant has been issued against them, they must appear in person at the Lee County Sheriff's Department.** They will not confirm warrants by phone for privacy and operational reasons.
**For a court-level confirmation:** the Lee County Circuit Clerk can verify whether a specific warrant tied to a known case is still active. Statewide docket: alacourt.gov
**Watch out for scams:** Lee County has actively warned about scammers calling residents claiming to be deputies and saying there's a warrant for missing jury duty. **Real deputies do not collect fines or warrant payments by phone.** If you get such a call, hang up and contact the Sheriff's office directly.
**If the warrant is on you:** consult a Lee County defense attorney before walking into the Sheriff's department. The 30-minute consult is cheaper than getting booked without representation.
Where do I find a deed or property record in Alabama?▼
In Alabama, deeds and recorded property documents are filed at the **county Probate Office** (the office that doubles as the recorder), and assessment/tax data is at the **county Revenue Commissioner** or Tax Assessor (in Mobile, Jefferson, and a few others, separate Tax Assessor and Tax Collector offices). Most counties have free online search portals: Jefferson (jeffcoprobatecourt.com — fees $84.50 first copy, $28 standard recording), Mobile (probate.mobilecountyal.gov — deed tax $0.50 per $500 value), Baldwin (baldwincountyal.gov/government/probate-office/recording — $5 archive fee, $1 per name after two), Madison, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa (tuscco.com — $5 minimum filing). Statewide deed tax is $1.00 per $1,000 of value, rounded up. Bring an Alabama Real Estate Sales Validation form when filing a new deed — recording without it is rejected. Certified copies typically run $1–$3 per page. Online deed images normally go back to the 1990s; older books (often handwritten) require an in-person visit to the courthouse. Sources: Jefferson Probate (jeffcoprobatecourt.com), Mobile Probate, Baldwin County, Tuscaloosa County, Limestone County.
Where do I look up a marriage license in Eufaula?▼
Same August 2019 rule change applies here. There are no marriage *licenses* in Alabama anymore — only marriage *certificates* filed with the Probate Office.
**For a current marriage filing (post-August 2019):**
Barbour County has two probate locations. The Eufaula office handles the southern half of the county:
- **Eufaula Probate Office** — 405 E Barbour Street, Eufaula, AL 36027 · 334-687-1530
- Mailing address: PO Box 758, Eufaula, AL 36072
To file: complete the Alabama Marriage Certificate form, get it notarized, and file with payment within 30 days. Form available at alabamapublichealth.gov/vitalrecords/marriage-certificates.html
**For a search of existing records:**
- Online search through the Barbour County system: ingprobate.com/barbour_probate — has both probate case records and marriage records
- For a certified copy from the state: Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics — $15.00 first copy (records back to August 1936) · 334-206-5418
**Pre-1936 marriages:** must come from the Barbour County Probate Office directly — the state didn't centralize records before then.
**Note on what's actually in the index:** the online search returns names and dates. For legal use (name change, immigration, estate work), you need the certified copy with the seal — that comes from either Probate or ADPH, not the online index.
How can I find information about an unsolved murder in Alabama?▼
Information on an unsolved murder in Alabama lives in three places. (1) The Alabama Attorney General's Cold Case unit at https://www.alabamaag.gov/cold-cases/ — public list of homicides and sexual assaults still under active review, with victim photos, case summaries, and a tip-submission form. (2) Alabama Project Cold Case at https://database.projectcoldcase.org/?state=Alabama — community-built database of unsolved homicides built from family submissions, news reports, and ALEA data; searchable by city, year, and victim name. (3) The investigating agency itself — usually the county sheriff's investigations division if the murder happened outside city limits, or the city police homicide unit (Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery, Huntsville all have one). For the actual case file, file an Alabama Open Records Act request under Code of Alabama § 36-12-40 — agencies routinely deny active-investigation files, but a charging document, autopsy report, or 911 transcript may be releasable. Anyone with information can call the ALEA tip line at 1-800-392-8011. Sources: Alabama AG (alabamaag.gov), Project Cold Case (projectcoldcase.org), ALEA (alea.gov).
How do I look up an arrest in Gadsden?▼
Gadsden is the Etowah County seat, and arrests there usually pass through one of two agencies: Gadsden Police (city) or Etowah County Sheriff (county). Of all the Alabama counties, **Etowah has one of the more transparent online systems**.
**Etowah County Sheriff's Office:**
- Address: 827 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901
- Non-emergency: 256-546-2825 (24 hours)
- Crime tips: 256-543-2893
- Online inmate roster (live and active): etowahcountysheriff.com/roster.php
- Detention Center: same number, 256-546-2825
- The roster shows current inmates with booking date, charges, mugshot
- Recent bookings page at etowahsmartweb.kalleo.net/smartwebclient — has booking number, MNI number, age, charges
- 48-hour release list also available
**Gadsden Police Department (for city-level arrests):**
- Phone: 256-549-4578
- For records requests, contact the Police Department directly through the City Clerk
**For older arrests:**
- Etowah County Circuit Clerk: 256-549-5430 — case files persist long after jail archives
- Alabama Unified Judicial System case search: alacourt.gov (free, name-based, statewide)
**For complete personal background:**
- ALEA fingerprint check: $25.00 first copy. The state-level CHRI is the only definitive record.
**Quick tip:** the Etowah County Sheriff's smart-web portal and the standard inmate roster sometimes return different results — try both. The smart-web has booking numbers (e.g., ECSO26JBN004287) which are useful if you need to reference a specific booking later.
How do I find court records in Jackson County?▼
Jackson County is part of Alabama's **38th Judicial Circuit**, with the courthouse in Scottsboro.
**Jackson County Courthouse**
- Address: 102 East Laurel Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768
- Phone: 256-574-9320
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday
- Circuit Clerk: Bart Buchanan
**What the court handles:**
- Circuit Civil (suits over $20,000, divorces, big civil disputes) — 2nd floor, Civil Division: 256-574-9203
- Circuit Criminal (felonies)
- District Court (misdemeanors, small claims, civil under $20,000)
- Probate (estates, wills, guardianships) — Probate Office at 205 Liberty Lane, Scottsboro · 256-574-9290
- Domestic relations / family
**How to search records:**
**Free statewide docket search** at alacourt.gov — name-based, covers all Alabama trial courts including Jackson. Use "Just One Look" for quick on-demand access. This shows case numbers, parties, charges, and case status. It does NOT give you the full case file.
**Full case files** (motions, orders, evidence): request from the Circuit Clerk in person, by mail, or by phone. Small fees apply for printed or certified copies. Call 256-574-9320 for current copy fees.
**For paid full-document access:** pa.alacourt.com — Alacourt subscription service, which gives you docket sheets and downloadable filings.
**What's NOT in the public search:**
- Sealed cases (court-ordered)
- Expunged records (Alabama allows certain misdemeanors and dismissed felonies to be expunged)
- Most juvenile cases
- Some domestic violence and child custody material
**For federal cases:** Alabama state courts don't house federal records. Bankruptcy, federal criminal, and federal civil cases are on **PACER** (pacer.uscourts.gov). Jackson County falls under the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
📊 Public Data Sources for Phenix City, AL
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Phenix City, AL · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for AL
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (AL)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in AL
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in AL
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in AL
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for AL
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (AL) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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FBI-Birmingham
FBI-Birmingham
FBI-Birmingham
FBI-Birmingham
FBI-Birmingham
FBI-Birmingham
FBI-Birmingham
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Phenix City, AL
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| LORI HORNSBY | PHENIX CITY |
| SHERRY MARTIN | PHENIX CITY |
| RICHARD VALENTINE | PHENIX CITY |
| DIVERSICARE LEASING LP | PHENIX CITY |
| HOME MEDICAL CARE COMPANY | PHENIX CITY |
| ROBERT RITCHEA | PHENIX CITY |
| WILLIS PRIVOTT | PHENIX CITY |
| RITU CHANDRA | PHENIX CITY |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| B & H ASPHALT INC | PHENIX CITY |
| SOUTHERN PINES COTTAGES | PHENIX CITY |
| RIDGEBROOK SUBDIVISION | PHENIX CITY |
| UCHEE MINE | PHENIX CITY |
| ARCHWAY EAGLE POINTE LOT 26 | PHENIX CITY |
| ZEB'S SEAFOOD II | PHENIX CITY |
| SUMMERVILLE HOMES EAGLE POINTE | PHENIX CITY |
| FARMBROOK PHASE IV | PHENIX CITY |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (AL) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP I | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Phenix City, AL
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| TESSIE DAVIS | 1128a3 |
| SANDRA DELONG | 1128b4 |
| MICHELLE GARDNER | 1128b4 |
| CANDICE JONES | 1128b1 |
| TOIKA LAY | 1128b4 |
| PATRICIA LUKER | 1128b4 |
| LINDA MOTE | 1128b4 |
| SHERRY MURPHY | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Phenix City, AL
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Phenix-Girard Bank | Phenix City |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from AL state + federal sources · no aggregators
State AG
Attorney General Marshall Announces Conviction of Thomasville Couple for Theft From Grieving Families Seeking Headstones Or Memorials
Jul 15, 2026
doj_news
Mobile Man Convicted at Trial for Participating in a Multimillion-Dollar Bank Fraud Conspiracy
Jul 13, 2026
doj_news
Montgomery Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison Following Federal Drug and Gun Convictions
Jul 13, 2026
doj_news
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama Highlights Three Landmark Cases
Jul 10, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Marshall Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement with Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
Jul 9, 2026
doj_news
Foley Methamphetamine Dealer Who Led Deputies on a High-Speed Chase Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison in Homeland Security Task Force Case
Jul 9, 2026
FBI National
Arlington Man Sentenced to Prison for Sexually Exploiting Minors and Attempting to Destroy Evidence
Jul 15, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Phenix City
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Phenix City dentist arrested after shooting
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — The Phenix City Police Department arrested a local dentist after a verbal altercation led to a shooting on Monday, June 27. Phenix City Police responded …
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Authorities identify deceased man involved in Phenix City rollover crash
A man has been pronounced dead after a rollover crash that occurred in Phenix City, Alabama.
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Alabama man found guilty by Russell County jury for the murder of Rachael Mixson
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — A Russell County jury gave a guilty verdict against an Alabama man on Friday for the murder of a Columbus woman in 2022. Jason Cole was arrested after Ra…
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Russell County jury convicts Alabama man in 2022 murder
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - A Russell County jury returned a guilty verdict Friday in a 2022 murder trial. Prosecutors said the verdict came after jurors heard how the victim was ki…
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Man arrested on multiple drug charges in Russell County
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - One man is behind bars after a major drug bust in east Alabama. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, 40-year-old Darin Mitchell was arres…
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Man dies after rollover crash in Phenix City, Russell County coroner says
The Phenix City Police Department and Russell County Coroner’s Office are investigating, according to the Russell County coroner.