Alabama Criminal Records Search: Statewide Background Check in 24 Hours
Our Alabama criminal records search checks statewide felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases. Usually, results arrive within 24 hours.
Each report shows the most recent case information and final disposition. As a result, employers and landlords can decide with confidence.
- Real-time statewide Alabama criminal records
- FCRA-compliant, with final dispositions
- No setup or monthly fees for card customers
What an Alabama Statewide Criminal Background Check Includes
An Alabama statewide criminal background check shows criminal cases filed across the state. That includes felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic citations.
In addition, each record lists the most recent case information. More importantly, it shows the final disposition, so you can see how the case ended.
Because of that detail, this search suits any employer or landlord making a hiring or rental decision. It also meets FCRA accuracy standards for employment screening.
Where Alabama Criminal Records Come From
Alabama keeps a central criminal history repository. The Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center (ACJIC) built it after lawmakers created the center in 1975.
In 2015, ACJIC joined the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Today, the ALEA SBI Criminal Justice Information Services Division runs it under Ala. Code § 41-9-590 et seq.
Now, the repository combines arrest, court disposition, custody, and supervision data. Meanwhile, Alabama’s State Judicial Information System tracks circuit and district court cases in all 67 counties.
Alabama Criminal Record Sources Compared
| Source | What it provides | Access and cost | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEA record review | Your own Alabama criminal history | Application to ALEA, $25 fee | Checking your own record |
| ALEA Alabama Background Check system | Alabama criminal history for employees | $120 yearly plus $15 per search | Qualifying employers only |
| Alacourt public access | Circuit and district court case details | Online, initial $31, additional $15 per case details | Looking up a name |
| BCS Alabama criminal records search | Statewide felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases | $35 per subject including state fee | FCRA-compliant hiring and tenant screening |
How Our Alabama Criminal Records Search Works
The process takes four simple steps. In most cases, you receive results the next business day.
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Collect consent
Get the applicant’s FCRA disclosure and authorization. Our mobile e-signature platform helps.
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Place one order
Enter the applicant’s full name and date of birth in your secure account.
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Statewide search
We search Alabama’s statewide criminal data in real time for matching cases.
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Review the report
Results show case details and final dispositions, usually within 24 hours.
What Each Alabama Criminal Record Shows
Fortunately, Alabama court records carry rich detail. Consequently, your report gives you what you need for a fair, informed decision.
Case number and style
The Alabama case number, county code, and case style.
Defendant details
Name, date of birth, physical description, and address on file.
Charges and cite
Charge description, Alabama Code cite, type, and class.
Court action
The disposition, such as a guilty plea, with its date.
Sentence
Jail time, probation, fines, court costs, and conditions.
Defendant status
Current status, such as bond, when the court lists it.
Sample Alabama Criminal Records Search Report
This sample shows how an Alabama case appears on your report. Every name, identifier, case number, and date below is fictitious.
State of Alabama v. Holloway Derrick Lane · DC-2026-0004172.00
Guilty Plea
| Description | Cite | Type | Category / Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poss Cocaine 2nd | 13A-12-212 | Felony | Class D |
- Jail time: 45 days
- Probation period: 2 years, 0 months, 0 days
- Fine imposed: $4,000.00
- Court costs: $1,350.00
- Must complete a drug program
Sample for illustration only. Your actual reports show the case details the Alabama court record provides.
Alabama Background Check Compliance
Alabama has no state version of the FCRA. Therefore, the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act governs every employment background check.
Under the FCRA, non-conviction records older than seven years cannot appear on a report. However, convictions have no time limit.
Alabama also treats expunged cases as though they never happened. Also, applicants need not disclose them, with some exceptions for banks, utilities, and licensing agencies.
For every statute and agency, read our Alabama background check laws guide.
Complete Your Alabama Background Check
A statewide search covers Alabama cases. For a fuller picture, pair it with these searches.
Federal Criminal Search
Covers federal cases in Alabama’s Northern, Middle, and Southern districts.
Nationwide Background Check
Adds an SSN trace, national criminal database, sex offender registry, and watchlists.
County Criminal Court Search
Search counties where your applicant lived outside Alabama.
Motor Vehicle Records
Driving histories for delivery, trucking, sales, and CDL positions.
Alabama Statewide Criminal Background Check: FAQs
Quick answers about searching Alabama criminal records for employment and tenant screening.
Does Alabama have a statewide criminal records search?
Yes. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency maintains a central criminal history repository. In addition, the state court system tracks circuit and district court cases in all 67 counties.
Our Alabama criminal records search gives employers statewide results in one order.
What does an Alabama statewide criminal background check include?
It includes felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic citations. Each record shows the latest case information and the final disposition.
When available, it also lists charges, court actions, and sentencing details.
How long does an Alabama criminal records search take?
Most Alabama searches finish within 24 hours or less. Afterward, you view the results in your secure online account.
How much does BCS charge for a real-time Alabama statewide search of all counties including the Alabama state fee?
We charge a total of $35 per name including the state fee. The state charges it whether or not the search finds records.
How far back does an Alabama criminal background check go?
Alabama sets no state time limit. Under the federal FCRA, non-conviction records older than seven years cannot appear on employment reports.
However, convictions can appear regardless of age.
Do expunged Alabama records appear on a background check?
No. Ala. Code § 15-27-6 treats expunged proceedings as though they never occurred.
Applicants need not disclose them to most employers. Banks, utilities, and licensing agencies are exceptions.
Should I add other searches to an Alabama statewide check?
Often, yes. However, a statewide search covers Alabama state cases only. Therefore, add a federal search and searches in other states where the applicant lived.
Order an Alabama Criminal Records Search Today
Open your free account with BCS Background Screening LLC in minutes. Then, pay only for the searches you order.
All user accounts offer optional Multiple Authentication Factor (MAF) security.
Fees and turnaround reflect September 2026 and may change. This page offers general information, not legal advice.