This Is Not a Government Office. We run a private reference site. We cannot pull official documents, file paperwork, or issue certified copies for anyone. For any of those, you need to reach the right Franklin County or Alabama government office directly.
Need an Official Document?
Here's where to look for the records most people ask about in Franklin County:
- Court case files: contact the Franklin County Circuit Clerk, 410 N. Jackson Ave., Russellville, AL 35653, (256) 332-8861, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday
- Circuit and District Court questions: see Circuit Court; Presiding Circuit Judge Brian P. Hamilton is listed at (256) 332-8893 and District Judge Jamie Sumerel at (256) 332-8886
- Marriage and divorce records: see marriage and divorce records; divorce case files route to the Circuit Clerk and certified certificates route through ADPH
- Probate, wills, and estates: see probate records; the Franklin Probate portal refund language lists the Probate Office at (256) 332-8801
- Criminal and arrest records: see arrest records and charges; jail booking and bond confirmation routes to the Detention Center at (256) 332-8425
- Jail roster: see inmate records; the Sheriff's Office is at 748 Walnut Gate Road, Russellville, AL 35654, with 24-hour phone (256) 332-8820
- Active warrants: see warrant records; court warrants route to the Circuit Clerk and sheriff or jail phone lines may confirm custody or bond after arrest