Alabama Criminal Records

To begin, add a criminal record or view a list of locations and resources for Alabama criminal records.

The key to locating and researching criminal records in Alabama is to first understand the process. These records, according to Alabama state law, are designated as being public records. This means in effect that Alabama criminal records are accessible to the public through a standard records search.

The legislation regarding the public's right to see and to photocopy 'public writings' (a term interchangeable with 'public records') is detailed in Code 36-12-40[1975] and anyone with a particular interest in Alabama criminal records should read that legislation or a synopsis thereof.

All citizens have the right to review criminal records in Alabama except for two exceptions. No record that has been deemed confidential by statute or court order is available to the public, nor are any records that pertain to the circulation of library materials. Also worth nothing is the fact that federal privacy law does not include jurisdiction over Alabama criminal records except in specific circumstances.

To lookup Alabama criminal background check information, contact the following office:

The Alabama Criminal Background Check system makes ordering criminal record checks on any Alabama resident simple. The state runs http://background.alabama.gov/, which is one of the most advanced websites of its kind anywhere in the country. When you need to find an Alabama criminal background check, this is the only site you will need to visit. For more information visit: Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center