Madison County Court

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There are multiple locations that make up the courts of Madison County, Alabama. The Madison County Courthouse is the main courthouse. The first courthouse was built in 1818, the second was built in 1836, the third was built in 1914, and the current courthouse was completed in 1967.

Madison County Courthouse
100 North Side Square Rm 217
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 532-3300

Huntsville Municipal Court
Municipal Justice & Public Safety Complex
815 Wheeler Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-427-7810

Probate Court
Madison County Service Center
1918 Memorial Parkway NW
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-532-3330

Madison Municipal Court
100 Hughes Rd.
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-5617

Athens Municipal Court
951 E Hobbs Street
Athens, AL 35611
256-233-8733

United States District Court
Northern District of Alabama
Huntsville Division
101 Holmes Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 534-6495

Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk is elected to a 6-year term, and their main responsibilities are to maintain all court records in both District and Circuit Courts, and to manage financial transactions for the courts. The Clerk manages jury selection, keeps the court schedules, and collects fees and fines for the court.

The Circuit Clerk is also the Absentee Election Manager for the federal, state, and county elections in Madison County.

Debra Kizer
Madison County Circuit Clerk
100 North Side Square
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 532-3380

District Court

Madison County is part of the Northern District of Alabama for the United States District Court. The Northeaster Division includes Madison, Cullman, Jackson, Morgan, Limestone, and Lawrence Counties.

The Chief US District Court Judge is Chief Judge R. David Proctor, and the Clerk of Court is Greer M. Lynch.

Local District Court

Local District Courts have jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal offenses and preliminary hearings for felony offenses. These courts can also handle non-death penalty felony cases when a defendant has pleaded guilty. District Court shares jurisdiction with Circuit Court for these specific cases.

District Court has jurisdiction in civil cases, when the amount involved is up to $20,000. When the amount is between $6,000 and $20,000. Small Claims Court is a special division of District Court that can hear civil cases involving up to $6,000. The District Court shares jurisdiction with the Circuit Court. District Court judges are elected to 6-year terms.

Circuit Court

Circuit Courts are the courts of general jurisdiction in Alabama. Each county has its own circuit court that handles all felony cases and all civil cases involving more than $20,000. In some civil matters, they share jurisdiction with the Circuit Court for matters involving $6,000 to $10,000.

Circuit Court sometimes hears legal matters that have been filed in Juvenile Court or District Court. Circuit Court judges are elected to 6-year terms.

Municipal Courts

Municipal courts have limited jurisdiction and may handle ordinance violations and misdemeanor offenses that occur within the city limits.

Domestic Relations Court

Cases heard in Domestic Relations Court most commonly involve separations and divorces. This includes legal separations, divorces and annulments, determining parentage, child custody and visitation, child support, parental rights, spousal support, and orders of protection.

Probate Court

The Probate Court largely deals with cases involving wills and estates. However, Probate Court also has jurisdiction over adoptions, mental illness, and guardianship cases.

Juvenile Court

Juvenile Court hears cases involving persons under 18 who have committed crimes and cases involving dependent, neglected, and abused children. Juvenile Court also has jurisdiction over cases that involve paternity and non-support, which contribute to the delinquency of minors.

Veterans Court

Veterans Court is a special program to assist veterans and active-duty who are charged with certain felonies. Offenders must have a service-related mental illness, substance abuse disorder, or a traumatic brain injury.

Participants must follow all court orders, be randomly screened for drugs and alcohol, meet with their mentors, and complete all assigned treatments. The program takes at least 12 months to complete.

Drug Court

Drug Court involves intensive treatment for substance abuse. Offenders who are charged with substance abuse or related felony offenses may be eligible. They cannot have a history of violent behavior. Treatment plans include 12-step programs, group therapy, and drug/alcohol testing. If the program is successfully completed, the guilty plea will be retracted and the charges will be dropped.