Madison County Circuit Court, Alabama Chambers Communication Rules

CRITICALCriminal cases

The participant must inform the Court or Compliance Panel within 3 days of any new arrest, including traffic citations.

I understand that I must inform the Court or Compliance Panel within 3 days of any new arrest, including traffic citations.

CRITICALCriminal cases

The participant must inform the Court or Compliance Panel within 3 days of changing residence or employment.

I understand that I must inform the Court or Compliance Panel within 3 days if I change residence or employment.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact

Email

REQUESTED JURY CHARGES must be emailed in MS Word Format to the Court's judicial assistant

REQUESTED JURY CHARGES must be emailed in MS Word Format to the Court's judicial assistant

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact

Email to chambers

Requested jury charges must be emailed to the Court's judicial assistant.

Requested Jury Charges must be emailed in MS Word Format to the Court's judicial assistant at least seven (7) days prior to trial.

WARNING

If the plaintiff has not heard about the case in about 14 days, the plaintiff should check with the clerk’s office to confirm service on each defendant.

If you haven’t heard from anyone about the case in about fourteen days, then check with the clerk’s office, to make sure that each defendant has been served.

WARNING

For an appealed case that has reached final disposition, exhibits must be requested from the clerk's office.

In the event the case was appealed and has reached final disposition, the exhibits must be requested from the clerk's office.

WARNINGCivil cases

Each party must keep a current mailing address, email address, and telephone number on file with the Clerk's Office while the case is pending.

Each party MUST keep a current mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number with the Clerk's Office during the pendency of this case.

WARNINGCivil cases

The Court may discuss legal issues by scheduled appointment only when both counsel are present.

The Court is available to discuss legal issues by scheduled appointment but only with both counsel present.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Contact

Phone

Phone

(256) 532-3618

If an emergency prevents the defendant from attending court on the listed date, the defendant must contact the Court at the provided number to make other arrangements.

If an emergency arises and I cannot make it to court on the above listed date, I will make contact with the Court at (256) 532-3618 to make other arrangements.

WARNING

Whenever contacting the clerk about the case, refer to the case number shown on the front of the form.

ANY TIME YOU CONTACT THE CLERK ABOUT THIS CASE YOU MUST REFER TO THE CASE NUMBER ON THE FRONT.

WARNINGCivil cases

Discuss any difficulty meeting a deadline with opposing counsel before the deadline expires.

Discuss any problem in meeting deadlines with opposing counsel before deadlines expire.

WARNINGCriminal cases

The defendant is responsible for informing the court of changes to the provided contact information.

I acknowledge that the contact information provided below is true and accurate and that it is my responsibility to inform the court of any changes in that information.

WARNINGCivil cases

Any witness-scheduling problems must be brought to the Court's attention before trial if possible.

Any scheduling problems must be brought to the attention of the Court prior to trial if possible.

WARNING

To obtain exhibits, a party at interest or counsel must notify the reporter assigned to the presiding judge, or the reporter assigned to that judge's successor if the former judge no longer sits in Madison County.

Any party at interest, or counsel for such party, wanting to obtain any exhibits, must notify the current court reporter assigned to the judge presiding over the case. If the judge that presided over the case is no longer a sitting Madison County judge, notify the court reporter that is assigned to the judge currently serving in the position vacated by the previous judge.

WARNINGCivil cases

Scheduling problems should be brought to the Court before trial, if possible.

scheduling problems must be brought to the attention of the Court prior to trial if possible.

WARNINGCivil cases

The listed motion fees do not include fees under a Local Act; contact the Clerk of the Court about applicable local fees.

*Motion fees are enumerated in §12-19-71(a). Fees pursuant to Local Act are not included. Please contact the Clerk of the Court regarding applicable local fees.

INFOCivil cases

Contact the Clerk of the Court regarding applicable local fees.

Please contact the Clerk of the Court regarding applicable local fees.

INFO

A recommended sample certificate form may be obtained from the court clerk in room 821 of the Madison County Courthouse.

A recommended sample form for that certificate may be obtained from the clerk of the court, whose office is located in room 821 of the Madison County Courthouse.

INFO

Anyone unsure which court reporter to notify may contact the Madison County Presiding Judge's office for assistance.

If you are unsure of which court reporter to notify, you may contact the office of the Madison County Presiding Judge for assistance.