Clarke County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 30, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$297
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Available
Through AlaFile
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Via the clerk
No free online search

Filing fees

Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$297

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $297, the civil filing fee in Clarke County is about the same as nearby counties (median $297 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Clarke County Circuit Clerk
Summer Scruggs Padgett
Call the clerk

Courthouses in Clarke County

CivilSmall ClaimsEvictionCriminalTrafficJuvenile

Clarke County District Court

Address
114 Court Street, Grove Hill, 36451

Need papers served or filed in Clarke County? Nationwide Legal, our partner company, handles process service and court filing here.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Clarke County?

    The civil filing fee in Clarke County, Alabama is $297.00 (civil filing fee, Circuit Court; statewide statutory base, Code of Alabama 12-19-71)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Clarke County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through AlaFile.

  • Is there a free online case search for Clarke County?

    No free public online case search is available for this court. Contact the clerk of court for case records.

  • Where do I file court documents in Clarke County?

    Filings go to the Clarke County Circuit Clerk. You can reach the clerk at (251) 275-3363.

Clarke County Circuit Court, AL: (251) 275-3363, Hours & $297 Filing Fee | 1Court