FRANKLIN COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Franklin County 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 Franklin County.
COMPUTED 2026-05-28 19:32 UTC · SCORE 18/24
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- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-05-28 19:32 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-05-28 19:32 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-05-28 19:32 UTC]
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Recent Alabama Court Cases
Most recent Alabama court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11364 | Monika Pippin | 05/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11513 | Tony Lee Pierce and Shannen Deneen Biewer | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20168 | Brenda Sue Knox | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11413 | Keysos Levette Palmer | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11516 | Thomas W. Hilburn | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11518 | Bobby Lee Malone and Arnitta Parker Malone | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11517 | Neva Rogers | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11519 | Terranika D Lane | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11418 | Jennifer H Mason | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11514 | Glenda Lorraine Fisher | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20148 | Latoria Lekey Jones | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11515 | Shirley Jefferson Jones | 05/28/2026 |
Cities in Franklin County
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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 Franklin County, AL
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (AL) — federal-news feed scoped to state
FBI-Birmingham
FBI-Birmingham
FBI-Mobile
FBI-Mobile
FBI-Birmingham
FBI-Birmingham
FBI-Mobile
FBI-Mobile
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (AL) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| CRAIG COE | DOTHAN |
| ALABAMA CARDIOVASCULAR GROUP, P.C. | BIRMINGHAM |
| PAOLA BASS | DOTHAN |
| JAY SOLORIO | DECATUR |
| STUART BALL | MOBILE |
| TURENNE PHARMEDCO, INC. | MONTGOMERY |
| BREWER MEDICAL SERVICES INC | SHEFFIELD |
| SHAWN CLARK | MOBILE |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (AL) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ADVANCE HEALTHCARE CONSULT | 1128a1 |
| AFTER HOURS PHARMACY | 1128b8 |
| AMERICAN MEDICAL & VITAL BREAT | 1128a1 |
| ATLAS DENTAL CLINIC | 1128b8 |
| BROWN'S PHARMACY | 1128a1 |
| CITY AMBULANCE OF ALABAMA | 1128b7 |
| COASTAL OUTPATIENT SVCS, INC | 1128b8 |
| DUNN MEDICAL, INC | 1128b8 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (AL) — no city filter applied
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 010550415 | New Hope Outreach Ministries |
| 010550656 | Health and Wellness Educational Center |
| 010552873 | Mark Howard Cemetery |
| 010554023 | Fairhope Cat Coalition Inc. |
| 010554310 | Southeast Regional Institute on Deafness Inc. |
| 010554678 | Restoring Hope Ministries |
| 010573502 | Community Empowerment Development Inc. |
| 010593347 | Webb Volunteer Fire Department |
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 3
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| CB&S Bank, Inc. | Russellville |
| Valley State Bank | Russellville |
| Community Spirit Bank | Red Bay |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from AL state + federal sources · no aggregators
State AG
Alabama Files Emergency Stay Applications with U.S. Supreme Court in Congressional Redistricting Cases
May 27, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Marshall Releases Statement on Court ruling in Allen v. Milligan
May 26, 2026
FBI Field Office
Man Convicted on Federal Robbery and Firearm Charges Following Armed Crime Spree in Montgomery
May 22, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Birmingham Promotes Internet Safety Through Innovation and Youth Education
May 22, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Marshall Urges DOJ to Restore States Authority for Swift Justice for the Most Heinous Crimes
May 20, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Birmingham Celebrates the Successful Graduation of Citizens Academy in Huntsville
May 20, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Marshall Calls on EPA to Protect Chemical Facility Data Tools from Malicious Cyber Threats
May 14, 2026
FBI Field Office
Monroeville Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Exchanging Vapes for Sex with 13-Year-Old
May 14, 2026
FBI Field Office
Cleburne County Man Sentenced to 36 Years in Prison for Transportation of Child Pornography
May 11, 2026
FBI Field Office
Mobile Woman Receives Statutory Maximum 20-Year Prison Sentence for Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy and Tampering with Evidence in Homeland Security Task Force Takedown of Major Drug Trafficking Organization
May 11, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Atlantic Union Bank and former employee of Frost Bank
May 28, 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 Franklin County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Wife, 65, shot her husband dead for checking on her too much after her heart surgery, cops say
Clutts, 65, was arrested after admitting to fatally shooting her 69-year-old husband Timothy Clutts because she was annoyed by him (Franklin County Sheriff’s Office) An Alabama wom…
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Franklin County arrest reports for May 18-24
Jonathan Blake Chance, 32, North High Street, Winchester, arrested on May 23, violation of probation (circuit), held, $25,000 bond, court date May 28. Jonathan Blake Chance, 32, No…
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Alabama woman allegedly killed her husband for 'poking' her as she tried to sleep
A north Alabama woman was arrested on Mother’s Day and charged with the fatal shooting of her husband, who she said had been “poking” her all day as she tried to sleep. Sheri Mitch…
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Alabama woman accused of shooting husband after getting annoyed at him checking on her following heart surgery
A 65-year-old woman from Alabama was arrested on Sunday for allegedly shooting her husband because she was annoyed with him for bothering her. While for many, her husband's behavio…
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Moulton man killed, 5 others injured in Franklin County multi-vehicle wreck
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:25 a.m. on Saturday has claimed the life of a Moulton man, according to the Alabama Law Enforc…
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Alabama woman accused of killing her husband on Mother's Day
A quiet Mother's Day in rural Alabama turned into tragedy after law enforcement say a woman shot and killed her husband while he was watching television ...