Run for Cullman County, AL office

Every county has a probate court. Its jurisdiction includes wills and estates; adoptions; involuntary commitments to the Alabama Department of Mental Health; the recording of important property, marriage, and corporation documents; and, in some counties, the collection of fees for various licenses. Probate offices are important centers of county business in the courthouse.

The district court shall be a court of limited jurisdiction and shall exercise uniform original jurisdiction in such cases, and within such geographical boundaries, as shall be prescribed by law, provided that the district court shall hold court in each county seat and at such other places as prescribed by law. The district court shall have jurisdiction of all cases arising under ordinances of municipalities in which there is no municipal court and shall hold court in each incorporated municipality of a population of 1000 or more where there is no municipal court at places prescribed by law.

The County Legislative Chair oversees the sessions of the county legislature. This position is separate from the County Executive Head.

The County Court Clerk is responsible for maintaining court records, authenticating court orders and judgements, and administering oaths to witnesses and jurors.