Judicial Circuit Court
Choctaw County Courthouse
117 South Mulberry Ave., Suite 10
Butler, AL 36904
Phone: (205) 459-2155
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, M-F
The Judicial Circuit Court has original jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters not vested exclusively in another court. They have jurisdiction over all felony prosecutions and disputes where the amount or damages exceed $10,000. The Circuit Courts may exercise jurisdiction in Juvenile Courts when the disputed amount is over $3,000 and in certain lower courts appeals. Most Circuit Court cases are heard by juries.
The following Judges preside over the Choctaw County Circuit Court:
Honorable Charles R. Montgomery, Presiding Circuit Judge
P.O. Box 1418
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2304
Honorable Perry Newton, Circuit Judge
P.O. Box 914
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 275-8363
District Court
The District Court handles cases were the disputed dollar amount is more than $3,000 (small claims) but less than $10,000 (circuit court). The court has jurisdiction over criminal misdemeanors and may hold preliminary hearings in felony prosecutions.
The following Judges preside over the Choctaw County District Court:
Honorable Joe H. Thompson, District Judge
117 South Mulberry
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3828
Probate Court
Cases heard in the Probate Court include domestic/family matters, divorce, child custody, property division, adoptions, alimony, estates of descendants, land issues (titles, contracts), emancipation (declaring a minor to be 21 for work purposes), property title confirmation, property disputes (over $50,000), insurance settlements to minors, and commitments of mentally disabled.
The following Judges preside over the Choctaw County Chancery District Court:
Jason Sturdivant
117 South Mulberry Ave., Suite 9
Butler, Alabama 36904-2557
Phone Number: (205) 459-2414
Juvenile or Family Court
Choctaw County Courthouse
117 South Mulberry Ave., Suite 10
Butler, AL 36904
Cases heard in the Juvenile or Family Court include matters involving delinquent children, children in need of supervision, and neglected and/or abused children.
Small Claims Court
Small Claims Court hears cases concerning matters of less than $3,000
117 S. Mulberry St.
Butler, AL 36904
Phone Number: (205) 459-3828