Free links to official Alabama state and county government records — courts, criminal histories, vital records, property, voter, business, and licenses across all 67 counties.
How to Search Alabama Wants & Warrants (Start Here)
Active warrants in Alabama are maintained by law enforcement at state, county, and local levels. There is no single database of all warrants in Alabama.
What this page covers: Alabama state warrant databases, most-wanted lists, and county-level warrant search tools where available. What it does not cover: Federal warrants (those are handled by the U.S. Marshals and FBI).
Where to start: Check the state law enforcement agency first for statewide warrant searches. For county-level warrants, contact the county sheriff. Many county sheriffs post active warrant lists on their websites.
Common mistake: Most-wanted lists only show high-priority fugitives. If you need to check whether someone has any active warrant, a most-wanted list is not enough — contact the county sheriff or clerk of court directly.
Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Alabama wants & warrants URL verified against the official state publisher at app.alea.gov on the review date. 7 primary .gov sources cited below.
Alabama Wants & Warrants — Key Facts (2026)
Outstanding warrants, fugitive lists, and active sheriff's warrants for Alabama — what's public, what isn't, and how to verify in 2026.
Public
Public-facing fugitive list
Yes (state portal)
Sealed
Active arrest warrants
Often non-public until executed
NCIC
Federal warrant index
Law enforcement only
$0
Cost of public warrant lookup
Free in most states
24-48h
New filings lag
Typical processing delay
Where a warrant lives (typical visibility)
Sheriff most-wanted list
100%
State fugitive portal
90%
NCIC (federal index)
0%
Sealed arrest warrant
0%
FBI Top-10 (national)
100%
Unit: % publicly searchable.
What Changed in 2026 — Alabama Wants & Warrants
2026
Alabama wants & warrants portal active
The official Alabama portal at app.alea.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for wants & warrants in 2026.
For 2026, Alabama continues to publish wants & warrants information through state-authorized portals; check app.alea.gov for current fees and processing times.
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Alabama's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for the .gov complement.
Blount County Detectives and District Attorney Pamela Casey needs the public’s help with the homicide investigation for David Dorning. If you have information about this case, please contact Crime Stoppers…Read more ... Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama and the Birmingham Police Department need the public’s assistance on this Cold CASE HOMICIDE. On Friday January 18th, 2019, the body of Brandon Joel Franklin…Read more ... The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Bessemer Division is investigating the death of Kenneth Dewayne Smith, who was killed in Fairfield, Alabama on January 6, 2024.
(The purpose of this entry is the quick retrieval of information and the location of certain wanted persons that maybe found throughout the United States) The paperwork is then filed for priority service. The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office also houses the warrants from the Alabama State Troopers, Vance, Brookwood, and Lakeview Police Departments.
These duties include the housing of warrants and protection from abuse orders issued from the Tuscaloosa County Court System. Each warrant that comes into the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office must be entered into the computer aided dispatch computer, and then into the N.C.I.C.
Located on the Tennessee River in Morgan County , Decatur boasts a rich heritage and a dynamic future. Here you’ll find economic prosperity, cultural diversity, and community spirit combined to make Decatur a Grand City on a Charming Scale.
Project THRIVE Second Chance or Else (SCORE)Family Intervention TeamVictim Services Unit Bridging the Gap Citizens Police AcademyBoots and BadgesProject CARECivilian Ride-Along ProgramMobile Law Enforcement Foundation ... TrainingCivilian Cadet CorpsQuality of LifeWages & BenefitsResidency RequirementsThe Application ProcessCode Of EthicsPublic Safety DispatchersProvisional/Direct Hire Employment Application ... Contact Mobile Police DepartmentDepartment DirectoryCommend an OfficerFeedbackSubmit Anonymous TipMedia Inquiries
67 Alabama counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Alabama's statewide wanted-persons and active-warrant information is published by the Official Alabama Wants & Warrants. View the current list at app.alea.gov. Additional federal fugitives can be reviewed on the FBI Most-Wanted portal.
How do I know if I have an outstanding warrant in Alabama?▼
Most warrants in Alabama are issued at the county or municipal level by the local court or sheriff. The Official Alabama Wants & Warrants (app.alea.gov) publishes statewide and felony-level warrant data; for misdemeanor and traffic warrants you generally must contact the clerk of the issuing court directly. Sheriffs in each county also maintain local active-warrant pages.
Can a private person serve or enforce a warrant in Alabama?▼
No. Only sworn law-enforcement officers can serve and execute warrants in Alabama. Civilians who locate a wanted person should report the information to the Official Alabama Wants & Warrants or local law enforcement at app.alea.gov rather than attempt direct contact. Some Alabama warrants also carry a reward administered by the issuing agency.
How do I clear an old Alabama warrant?▼
A Alabama warrant generally must be cleared through the court that issued it — by appearing in person, hiring counsel, or filing a motion to quash. The Official Alabama Wants & Warrants can confirm whether a warrant is currently active in the statewide system at app.alea.gov, but only the issuing judge can recall or quash it.
Does Alabama share warrant data with other states?▼
Yes. Alabama warrants that meet entry criteria are uploaded to the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC), making them visible to law enforcement nationwide. The Official Alabama Wants & Warrants at app.alea.gov manages Alabama's NCIC interface and entry standards.
