This division of the office handles all the various types of circuit civil cases. Due to the complicated nature of these cases, we ask that parties involved in a circuit civil case keep in touch with your attorney regarding any questions you may have concerning your case. Copies of all notices and judgments are mailed to your attorney. Attorneys are encouraged to use Alacourt to obtain information regarding the status of a court case.
Melinda Whitten
Circuit Civil, Appeals, and Domestic Relations
Phone: (256) 845-8525
Email: melinda.whitten@alacourt.gov
FEE CHART
| Circuit Civil filing fee (up to $50,000) |
$317.50 |
| Circuit Civil filing fee ($50,001 and over [and any unspecified amount]) |
$417.50 |
| Worker's Compensation |
$265.50 |
| Jury Demand |
$100.00 |
| Additional Defendant (if served by sheriff) |
$10.00 each |
| Subpoena |
$12.00 |
| Garnishment |
$30.00 |
| Execution |
$30.00 |
| Attachment |
$30.00 |
| CV additional Plaintiffs (except DR) |
$100.00 ($1,000 max) |
| Motion for judgment, default judgment or summary judgment |
$50.00 |
| Motion or complaint to appear as an intervener or 3rd party plaintiff |
$368.50 |
| Counterclaim, cross claim, third party complaint, third party motion, action for declaratory judgment |
$342.00 |
| New Divorce |
$265.50 |
Appeal to Court of Civil Appeals or Supreme Court
(Made Payable to Appellate Court Clerk) |
$200.00 |
CERTIFIED MAIL - When requesting service wherein the address provided is a post office box, or is out of state, the papers may be served by certified mail. You should prepare an envelope, green card, and green and white sticker. Be sure that the Clerk's address is the return address, to-wit: CIRCUIT CLERK, P.O. Box 681149, Fort Payne, Alabama 35968. You must affix the proper postage onto the prepared envelope. For current certified mail fees, please go to www.usps.com.