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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Choctaw County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Alabama state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Choctaw County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Choctaw County, Alabama — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
12,052
Population
Census estimate
5,228
Households
Census estimate
$43,299
Median income
Annual household
$101,600
Median home value
Census ACS
Butler
County seat
In Alabama
Criminal records
3 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
1 source
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Choctaw County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Choctaw County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Alacourt.com Alabama Administrative Office of Courts |
| Criminal records | Inmates — VineLink ALEA Adjusts Hours at Driver License Offices Open Saturdays … |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Choctaw County state portal below |
| Property records | Choctaw Public GIS Disclaimer |
| Vital records | Vital Records | Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Choctaw County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Choctaw County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Choctaw County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Choctaw County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Choctaw County Records
2026
Choctaw County official government portal active
The official Choctaw County government website at www.choctawcountyal.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Choctaw County court records portal verified
State court system links for Choctaw County verified against the Alabama judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Choctaw County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Choctaw County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Choctaw County property records online
Choctaw County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Choctaw County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Choctaw County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Choctaw County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Alabama statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Alabama state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Choctaw County Records
❌ Myth: "Choctaw County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Choctaw County are held by the Alabama state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Choctaw County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Choctaw County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Alabama state repository has verified, current Choctaw County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Choctaw County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Choctaw County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.choctawcountyal.org — Official Choctaw County government website
- www.alacourt.gov — Court records — official source
- www.alea.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.alabamapublichealth.gov — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Choctaw County & Alabama Records
For records not specific to Choctaw County, use Alabama's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Alabama statewide record systems:
- Alabama Court Records →
- Alabama Criminal Records →
- Alabama Property Records →
- Alabama Vital Records →
- Alabama Voter Records →
- Alabama Wants & Warrants →
- Alabama Licenses →
- Alabama Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Alabama statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Choctaw County, Alabama
Choctaw County is located in southwestern Alabama. The county seat is Butler (official site: https://www.choctawcountyal.org/).
- Population: 12,052
- Households: 5,228
- Median household income: $43,299
- Median home value: $101,600
- Below poverty line: 19.1%
- Land area: 913.5 sq mi
- Population density: 13.2 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 4
Inmates — VineLink
Official Free
Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
ALEA Adjusts Hours at Driver License Offices Open Saturdays | Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Official Free
Secretary Taylor said the agency will monitor Saturday activity at the three locations and hopes to expand to include other Driver License offices. In addition, ALEA is expanding hours at field offices in 21 Alabama counties to reduce travel time and expense for customers who reside in those areas. The following offices will be open at least one day each week: Baldwin, Chambers, Cherokee, Choctaw, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Crenshaw, Fayette, Franklin, Geneva, Henry, Lamar, Lawrence, Randolph, St.
🌐 alea.gov
Sex Offender Registry | Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Official Free
There are over 16,000 sex offenders in the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Sex Offender Registry . Not all offenders are available for public dissemination due to juvenile, YOA, or out-of-state status. The Sex Offender Registry personnel are responsible for updating the site and responding to ...
🌐 alea.gov
Inmate Search - Alabama Department of Corrections
Official Free
Please Keep In Mind: This database only contains currently incarcerated inmates. Historical data is not available on-line at this time. The AIS (Alabama Institutional Serial) number field takes precedence in all searches. The AIS number is the unique six-digit number assigned to each inmate ...
Alacourt.com
Official Free
Customer agrees to comply with all Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, the Fair Credit Reporting Act. It is expressly a violation of this agreement to use the service to conduct successive case retrieval in an effort to build a database of cases duplicating all or part of the records maintained by the State of Alabama Court System.
Alabama Administrative Office of Courts
Official Free
View state and county disbursement information. View Map · View case data and court statistics for Alabama.
Vital Records | Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)
Official Free
Customers can obtain most vital records from the Center for Health Statistics through their county health department , usually while they wait. Records may also be obtained through the mail in about 7-10 days. Choctaw County Health Department 1001 South Mulberry Avenue Butler, Alabama 36904
Alabama Genealogy and History Publications
Official Free
To experience full interactivity, please enable Javascript in your browser
Alabama Votes | Alabama Secretary of State
Official Free
Call Toll Free: 1-800-274-8683 · 3,803,535 Registered Voters
Choctaw | Alabama Secretary of State
Official Free
County: Choctaw · Phone Number: 205-459-6968 · Physical Address: 117 S Mulberry Avenue, Suite 1, Butler, Alabama, 36904-2557 · Mailing Address: 117 S Mulberry Avenue, Suite 1, Butler, Alabama, 36904-2557 · County: Choctaw · Phone Number: (205) 459-2531 ·
Food Safety Inspections
Official Free
Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Alabama Secretary of State Business Entity Search
Business, Voter & Other
Alabama Secretary of State business entity search.
arc-sos.state.al.us
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Choctaw County?
Choctaw County court cases are filed with the Circuit Clerk. Search the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts portal: http://www.alacourt.gov/docs/Choctaw.pdf. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Alabama?
Yes — in Alabama, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Alabama if I wasn't convicted?
In Alabama, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Alabama's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
How do I find someone in ICE custody?
Use the ICE Online Detainee Locator System (locator.ice.gov). You can search by A-number (alien registration number) or by biographical information (name, country of birth, date of birth). The system covers adult detainees currently in ICE custody.