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About Us
The Albertville Municipal Court has control over city ordinance violations, traffic violations administered by the Albertville Police Department and criminal misdemeanors only. The jurisdiction of the Albertville Municipal Court is limited to the city limits of Albertville and three miles outside the city limits, within police jurisdiction.
The Court’s purpose is to provide a fair, impartial and efficient court system for municipal charges. Municipal court responsibilities include:
- Collections and remittance of all fines, forfeitures, court cost and restitution
- Issuance of subpoenas, warrants and certified copies of court records
- Maintain all court records to include final dispositions, sentencing and probation
- Management of all pending criminal cases
Court Schedule
Albertville Municipal Court is held every Tuesday. Plea days are on the first, third, and fifth Tuesdays of every month. Plea days begin with non-traffic offenses at 9 am. Traffic offenses begin at 1 pm the same day. Plea days are for the defendant to plead guilty or not guilty for the offense with which they were charged. The second and fourth Tuesdays are reserved for trial dates and begin at 1 pm.
Magistrate’s Office Hours
The Magistrate’s office is closed on Tuesdays, weekends, and the City of Albertville holidays. In the event of an emergency, the Police Department may contact a magistrate for immediate assistance.
Open for business Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
8 am to 4 pm
Closed for lunch
12:30 to 1:30 pm
Closed Tuesday for Court
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Municipal Court
Physical Address
116 Sand Mountain Drive SW
Albertville, AL 35950
Phone: 256-891-8291
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Amanda Rowland
Municipal Court ClerkPhone: 256-891-8291Amanda Rowland, a native of Guntersville, Alabama, and graduate of Guntersville High School, has over 17 years of experience in the legal profession and has served as a magistrate since 2007. After beginning her career with Wright & Wright Attorneys and gaining valuable experience at the Marshall County Circuit Clerk’s Office, she joined the City of Albertville in 2013 as the Court Clerk and Department Head for the Municipal Court. Amanda oversees approximately 4,280 cases annually, ensuring efficiency and fairness in court operations.
A graduate of the Marshall County Leadership Program, Amanda is also dedicated to her community, volunteering with organizations such as Relay for Life and other local initiatives. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, food photography, and painting, pursuits that reflect her creativity and attention to detail.
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Monica Payne
MagistratePhone: 256-891-8291
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Ashlie Waldrop
MagistratePhone: 256-891-8291
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James Dee Walker, Honorable
Municipal JudgePhone: 256-878-1712
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Jimmy Carnes
City AttorneyPhone: 2568782461