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Our real-time statewide search of Alabama’s criminal records includes felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic citations. This search is strongly recommended for any employer or landlord making hiring or renting decision. This criminal search is FCRA compliant as it provides the most recent case information and final disposition.

Alabama criminal data repository is maintained and administered by the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center (ACJIC). This repository consolidates criminal history identification, arrest, judicial disposition, custody and supervision information provided by other agencies into a criminal history format that documents a subject’s contacts with the criminal justice system in Alabama.

This real-time Alabama criminal records search is normally completed within 24 hours or less. Alabama state fee is $31.00 whether records are found or not. 

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Employment screening in Alabama

Business organizations must comply primarily with federal laws, as the state has limited specific regulations beyond those. Here’s a concise overview of key laws to abide by:

  1. Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA):
    • Consent and Disclosure: Employers must obtain written consent from applicants before conducting background checks through a consumer reporting agency (CRA). A clear disclosure must be provided, separate from other application materials.
    • Adverse Action Process: If an employer intends to reject an applicant based on the background check, they must provide a pre-adverse action notice (including a copy of the report and a summary of rights), allow time for the applicant to dispute inaccuracies, and issue a final adverse action notice if the decision stands.
    • Lookback Limits: For positions with salaries under $75,000, certain information (e.g., civil suits, judgments, arrest records) cannot be reported if older than 7 years. Criminal convictions can be reported without time limits. For salaries over $75,000, these restrictions may not apply.
  2. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Guidelines:
    • Employers must avoid discriminatory practices when using criminal records. Decisions should consider the nature of the offense, time elapsed, and job relevance. Applicants should have a chance to explain their records to avoid unfair exclusion.
    • Screening processes must not disproportionately impact protected groups (e.g., based on race, sex, or age) under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
  3. Alabama-Specific Requirements:
    • No Statewide Ban-the-Box Law: Alabama does not restrict employers from asking about criminal history on job applications, except in Birmingham, where city government positions follow a ban-the-box policy.
    • Mandatory Checks for Certain Roles: Alabama law (Code § 38-13-3) requires criminal history checks for employees or volunteers in childcare, adult care, foster care, or Department of Human Resources roles with unsupervised access to vulnerable populations. These checks involve fingerprinting and full disclosure of convictions.
    • Redeemer Act: Allows expungement of certain nonviolent misdemeanors, traffic violations, and municipal offenses, meaning applicants aren’t required to disclose expunged records.
  4. Drug Testing:
    • Alabama has no state laws restricting workplace drug testing (Code § 25-5-330 et seq.). Employers can require pre-employment or random drug tests but must provide notice of the policy and a conditional job offer before testing.
    • Costs for tests must be covered by the employer, and testing must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), protecting applicants using prescribed medications.
    • As of June 2022, employers cannot require pre-employment marijuana testing as a condition of employment, though they can maintain drug-free workplace policies.
  5. Other Considerations:
    • Accuracy and Privacy: Ensure background checks are accurate and secure to avoid liability for errors or data breaches. Use reputable CRAs to minimize risks.
    • Negligent Hiring: Failing to screen for roles involving vulnerable populations or sensitive duties can expose employers to lawsuits if an employee causes harm.
    • Local Ordinances: Beyond Birmingham’s ban-the-box rule, check for county-specific regulations, though none are widely noted statewide.

Practical Tips:

  • Use third-party CRAs for comprehensive, compliant checks rather than relying solely on state systems like the Alabama Background Check System (ABC), which only cover in-state records.
  • Maintain consistent screening policies to avoid discrimination claims.
  • Document compliance with consent, notices, and adverse action steps.

Alabama’s lack of restrictive state laws gives employers flexibility, but federal compliance (FCRA, EEOC, ADA) is critical to avoid fines, lawsuits, or reputational damage. For roles requiring mandatory checks (e.g., childcare), adhere strictly to Alabama’s fingerprint-based process.

Alabama Criminal History Report

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ALABAMA SJIS CC/DC CASE DETAIL

County: 47 Case Number: DC-2014-003628.00

Charge VAPM Name: DONOVAN, AMADEUS

Real-Time Case Information as of 10/14/2014 12:11 p.m. EST

County: Madison Case Number: Dc-2014-003628.00 Judge: Fleming, Ian

Defendant Status: Jail

Filed: 03/18/2014 Arresting Agency Type: County Muni: 00 City: Arrest Date: 03/17/2014

Offense Date: 03/17/2014 Ori: 0573500 Officer: Benito

Indictment Date: Grand Jury: Attorney 1: Ticket Number: V03 00928 Tracking Number: Wr201400317100/0/0 Date: 03/19/2014 Que: 011 Time: 02:00 Pm Desc: Arrg Arraignment

Defendant Information Name: Donovan, Amadeus

Alias 1: Donovan, Maddy

Alias 2: Donovan, Angelo DOB: 05/29/1970 SSN: Xxx-Xx-X123 

Height : 5’10” Weight: 195 Race/Sex: White/Male Eyes/Hair: Bro/Bro

State Id: Al0 Youthful Date: Al Institutional Service #: Probation Office#: 0000000-00 Address 1: 382 Gator Lane Address 2:  Zip: City: Huntsville State: Al Country: USA Prosecutor & Atty Info Prosecutor: Attorney 1: Attorney 2: Prosecutor Flag: Turn Off Notice Attorney 1 Flag: Receive Notice Attorney 2 Flag: Warrant Information Warrant Date: – Warrant Action: – Warrant Location: – Bondsman Process Issuance: Bondsman Return:

Charges

1. Filing Charge: Vapm Statute: Poss Marijuana Stat Name: 13A-012-214 Class/Categ: M Dr Counts: 001

2. Filing Charge: Statute: Stat Name: Class/Categ: Counts:

3. Filing Charge: Statute: Stat Name: Class/Categ: Counts: More: N Domestic Violence: N Case Type: Misdemeanor

Case Categ: Dr Comment: Bonding Information Bond Amt: 500.00 Bond Type: Bond Co: Lib001 Release Date: 03/18/2014 Surety: S 001 Complaining Witness: 000 Jury Demand: Appeal Date: Settings Setting Dates Date: Que: Time: Description: 1: 03/19/2014 011 02:00 Pm Arrg-Arraignment Disposition Court Action: Nolle Pross Court Action Date: 3/19/2014 Jury: More: N Disposition Charge 1: Vapm Poss Marijuana 2Nd 13A-012-214 M Counts: 001 Ca: N 03/18/2014 A Disposition Charge 2: Counts: Ca: Disposition Charge 3: Counts: Ca: Admin Docket: Why: Trial Began,No Verdict1: Tbnv2: Appeal: Court Of Appeal: Type: Grand Jury’S Action: Continuance Date: Why: Cont N° : 0 Domestic Violence: N Comment: Case Compl: N Sent Prov: N Due: No Of Warrants: 0 No Of Subpoenas: 0 Updated: 03/19/2014 Sentence 0 Sent: Begin: End 0 Prb Beg: Imp Conf: 00 0000 000 Susp Conf: 00 0000 000 Total Conf: 00 0000 000 Jail Cred: 00 0 0 000 Licn Susp: 00 0 0 000 Probation: 00 0 0 000 Prb Rev: Monetary Cost: Fine Imp: $1285.00 Fine Susp: 0.00 Cvcc: His: Wccs: Mcos: Jfee: 0.00 Drgf: # 0 Asus: Wcda: Remb: 3Cvc: Warr: Usfe: Prel: Drug: Rcup: 0.00 Subp: Res1: 0.00 Res2: 0.00 Res3: 0.00 Res4: 0.00 Res5: 0.00 Res6: 0.00 Confine Pent: Life: Lwop: Death: Split: Boot: Days:0 Emon: Days:0 Jail: Ccur: Csec: Cterm: Rvspl: Gang: Days:0 Programs Jdvr: Iprob: Aasch: Dui: Ddc: Csv: Hours: 0 Sapp: Ptrl: Bcsch: Mntl: Cro: Asch: Anger: Drugct: 36 Hrs Enhanced Proj: Cnot: Sch: Vdob: Hoof: Drugcode: Meas: Vol: 0.00 Sec/Cur: Comment: Bal Due: Due: Cro: Updated: Cost: 03/19/2014 By Stt Financial Case Action Summary – Dc-2014-003628.00 Date: Time Code Comments Operator 03/18/2014 1:06:05 Judg Assigned To: Fleming Ian (Ar01) Jam 03/18/2014 1:06:06 Stat Initial Status Set To: “J” – Jail (Ar01) Jam 03/18/2014 1:06:07 File Filed On: 03/18/2014 (Ar01) Jam 03/18/2014 1:06:08 Bond Bond Set At: $500.00 (Ar01) Jam 03/18/2014 1:06:09 Sumd Defendant Summoned On: 03/18/2014 (Ar01) Jam 03/18/2014 1:06:10 File Charge 01: Poss Marijuana 2Nd/#Cnts: 001 (Ar01) Jam 03/18/2014 1:06:11 Dat1 Set For: Arraignment On 03/18/2014 At 0130P(Ar01) Jam 03/18/2014 1:12:05 Casp Case Action Summary Printed (Ar01) Jam 03/19/2014 9:08:21 S001 Surety Added: Getmeout Bail Bonds Corp. (Ar01) Stt 03/19/2014 9:08:22 Redt Defendant Released From Jail: 03/18/2014 (Ar01) Stt 03/19/2014 8:40:33 Text Motion For Approval Of Expenses/8-9-01 Granted Stt 03/19/2014 8:28:14 Dat1 Set For: Arraignment On 03/19/2014 At 0200P(Ar10) Stt 03/19/2014 4:43:19 Djid Disposition Judge Id Changed From: To: Mls Stt 03/19/2014 4:43:20 Disp Charge 01: Poss Marijuana 2Nd /#Cnts: 001 (Ar10) Stt 03/19/2014 4:43:21 Disp Charge 01 Disposed By: Nol Prs/Da On: 03/19/2014 Stt 03/19/2014 4:43:22 D001 Enforcement Status Set To: “N” (Ar10) Stt End Of The Report

Alabama Criminal Records News

Alabama Legislature approves measure to expunge criminal records
For the first time Alabama residents who have been charged with a non-violent felony or misdemeanor, but never convicted, may soon be able to erase the record from public view. Read more…