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PLEASE NOTE:
While the mask mandate for the State of Alabama is no longer in force, the judge's rules for court have not changed. The court guidelines remain the same as set forth on July 7, 2020. Please read below for those guidelines.
PLEASE CONTACT US AT COURT@ATHENSAL.US
IF YOU NEED TO UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS
Effective September 8, 2020
Athens Municipal Court office is now open to the public.
If your court date was cancelled and your mailing address has changed, please email us your current mailing address or you will not receive your new court date. Send the information to court@athensal.us
If you need to pay a citation, make a payment, or register for Defensive Driving School, please call 256-233-8733 and we can accept your payment over the phone using a debit/credit card.
If you have any further questions, you may also contact us via email at court@athensal.us.
NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS
Certain cases do not require a court appearance. Please contact our office at 256-233-8733 or court@athensal.us for options. If your offense is payable, telephone payments are accepted and encouraged.
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
The office may be closed on the Tuesday and Thursdays, when court is in session.
Court
WE WILL POST UPDATES AS NECESSARY
If your mailing address has changed, please email us at court@athensal.us.
**We will also have court on Tuesdays temporarily to regulate docket case loads due to cancellations March through June**
Your case must be on the docket to go before the Judge.