CHATOM · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Chatom 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 Chatom.
COMPUTED 2026-06-12 04:13 UTC · SCORE 18/24
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-12 04:10 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-12 04:10 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-12 04:10 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-12 04:10 UTC]
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Live · FBI Most Wanted · AL Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the AL field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · AL
Children Missing From Alabama (Statewide)
Active Alabama cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Lazia Wallace (AL)
Karman Morningstar (AL)
Carla Corley (AL)
Rocena Galvez (AL)
Trinity Moore (AL)
Mary Jo Burnett (AL)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Alabama Court Cases
Most recent Alabama court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11728 | Anthony Williams and Sylvia V. Williams | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11415 | Chevonia Dannette Riley | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11056 | John Henry Ezell | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-11251 | Essie Antonio Mitchell | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-02033-7 | Christopher Alan McComb | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-02034-13 | Angela Coates | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-02035-13 | LaDaisha Nicole Robinson | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-81317-7 | Aaron Turner, Jr. | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40679-7 | Tylene Brown-Harrell | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-02032-13 | Jasmine Thomas-Porter | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70836-13 | Shani Victoria Pitts | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40680-7 | Starla Jean Patterson | 06/11/2026 |
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 Chatom, 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 · Chatom, 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
FBI-Mobile
FBI-Mobile
FBI-Birmingham
FBI-Birmingham
FBI-Mobile
FBI-Mobile
FBI-Birmingham
FBI-Birmingham
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Chatom, AL
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| GLENDA GANUS | CHATOM |
| ANGELYNE COOK | CHATOM |
| JAMES DONALD | CHATOM |
| MELISSA WILLIAMS | CHATOM |
| CHATOM PRIMARY CARE PC | CHATOM |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY, INC | CHATOM |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY, INC | CHATOM |
| DEAH HUFF | CHATOM |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| CHATOM PENNZOIL SERVICE CENTER | CHATOM |
| POND SITE | CHATOM |
| SAWMILL ROAD PIT | CHATOM |
| BULL HALL CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT | CHATOM |
| ALABAMA HIGHWAY 56 & COUNTY ROAD 28 | CHATOM |
| RESIN SOLUTIONS, LLC | CHATOM |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY CONSTRUCTION/DEMOLITIO | CHATOM |
| ALABAMA HIGHWAY 56 AT LATON HILL | CHATOM |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (AL) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP I | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 2
City of Chatom, AL
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| REGINA DUNGAN | 1128b4 |
| JEANETTE HALL | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Chatom, AL
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from AL state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Opelika Woman Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Sex Trafficking Scheme Involving Minor
Jun 11, 2026
doj_news
Indictment Unsealed Charging Two Individuals with Distribution of Methamphetamine and One of the Two with Murder for Hire
Jun 11, 2026
doj_news
OPERATION TAKE BACK AMERICA: Convicted Felon Sentenced to 16 Months in Prison for Illegally Re-entering the United States
Jun 11, 2026
doj_news
Russell County Man Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
Jun 11, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Marshall Calls for Tighter Controls Posed by Abortion-Inducing Drug Mifepristone in American Waterways
Jun 10, 2026
doj_news
Justice Department Encourages Communities to Apply for Nearly $700M in Grants to Support Law Enforcement Around the Country
Jun 10, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Marshall Issues Cease and Desist Letters to Mail Order Abortion Providers
Jun 9, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Marshall Demands Justice, Issues Statement in Unequivocal Opposition to Clemency for Convicted Double Murderer
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Jefferson County Man Convicted for Drug Trafficking from Inside the Alabama Department of Corrections
Jun 8, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 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 Chatom
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Washington County crash claims life of Jackson man
The crash occurred on Alabama 17 near the 55 mile marker, about three miles south of the Chatom city limits.
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Fatal crash in Washington County claims life of driver
Top Stories from WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Jackson man has died after a crash in Washington County. According to an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency ...
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Federal Judge Blocks Alabama From Using Nitrogen Gas in Execution
The judge ordered the state to find an alternate method if it is going to move ahead with the execution of Jeffery Lee, who was convicted of murder.
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In Alabama Ruling, Supreme Court Signals Limited Role for Federal Courts in Redistricting Fights
In an emergency ruling on Tuesday night, the court’s conservative majority gave a first glimpse into congressional district battles under a weakened Voting Rights Act.
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US Supreme Court leaves stay against Alabama’s nitrogen gas executions in place
The U.S. Supreme Court Thursday upheld two lower court rulings that found Alabama’s nitrogen gas execution protocol unconstitutional, ending for now a short but intense legal battl…
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Judge bars Alabama nitrogen gas execution, says method is unconstitutionally cruel
A federal judge on Tuesday permanently blocked Alabama from executing an inmate with nitrogen gas after declaring the method violates th ...
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Alabama asks appeals court to let it continue nitrogen gas executions
Alabama is waging a last-minute legal fight to execute a man with nitrogen gas on Thursday night, asking the U.S. Supreme Court to set aside a judge’s findings that the method viol…
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A jury voted for Jeffery Lee to receive a life sentence. Alabama plans to execute him anyway
Jeffery Lee faces execution Thursday because a judge overturned a jury’s vote for a life sentence under a since-abolished procedure called judicial override.