Autauga Metro Jail Criminal Court Process

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Criminal Court Process for Autauga County Alabama

Prattville, the county seat, is where criminal charges against people at the Autauga Metro Jail go to court. Autauga County is part of Alabama's 19th Judicial Circuit, which it shares with Chilton and Elmore counties.

Autauga County Courthouse (Circuit and District Courts)
134 North Court Street, Prattville, AL 36067
Main line: 334-358-6800

  • Circuit Court handles felony cases, such as burglary, drug sales, robbery and murder, plus jury trials and appeals from lower courts. Circuit criminal clerk (Room 117): 334-358-6807.
  • District Court tries misdemeanors and traffic cases, and it is where felony defendants have their first appearance and preliminary hearing. District criminal and traffic clerk (Room 117): 334-358-6802.
  • Juvenile Court clerk (Room 107): 334-358-6803.
  • Court payments (Room 116): 334-358-6804.

Prattville Municipal Court hears misdemeanors and traffic tickets written inside Prattville city limits. Phone: 334-595-0450.

Looking up a case. Alabama trial court records are online through Alacourt and the state's public access portal. Some searches cost a fee. You can pay many court fines at AlaPay. The Alabama Judicial System website has court forms and help for people without a lawyer.

What happens in a criminal case. After arrest, the person sees a judge for a first appearance, where bond and the right to a lawyer are discussed. A felony may next go to a preliminary hearing before a district judge. Then the case goes to the grand jury and, if there is an indictment, to Circuit Court for arraignment, plea talks and trial. A defendant without money for a lawyer may request a court-appointed attorney.

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