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Baldwin Court Services
COURT REFERRAL OFFICERS or CRO's oversee the education, treatment, monitoring and drug testing for individuals convicted of alcohol and drug-related offenses offers educational programs that include Anger Management, and some Court Ordered Driving School. 251.580.1666
Burn Ban
If you are asking about burn bans, open burning laws, fire restrictions, Red Flag Warnings, Fire Alerts, Fire Danger Advisories, or drought conditions in Baldwin County, see the information below.
Annual State Law Burn Ban (includes Baldwin County)
Effective May 1 through October 31 each year.
Under Alabama state law, open burning of vegetative debris and land-clearing debris is prohibited in Baldwin County during this period.
This restriction is enacted by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) to help prevent wildfires during peak dry season.
This applies to: Yard debris burning, Land clearing burns, Outdoor debris piles
Official Burn Restrictions: forestry.alabama.gov/Pages/Fire/BurnRestrictions.aspx
Fire & Weather Alerts – What They Mean If you are searching for current fire danger level, weather fire warnings, or emergency burn notices, these are the official alert types:
- 🔴Red Flag Warning
- High winds
- Low humidity
- Increased wildfire risk
- Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Check current warnings: weather.gov/bmx/firewx4
Issued by the National Weather Service
Critical fire weather conditions
- 🔥 Fire Alert
- Elevated wildfire risk
- Outdoor burning is discouraged
- Conditions are becoming dangerous
Issued by the Alabama Forestry Commission
- ⚠️Fire Danger Advisory
- Higher-than-normal fire danger
- Burning should be postponed if possible
- Use extreme caution with outdoor flames
- forestry.alabama.gov
- Local news & official social media
Issued by the Alabama Forestry Commission
- Updates available at:
- 🌵Drought Emergency
- Issued by the Office of the Governor of Alabama
- Severe drought conditions
- Increased wildfire threat
- Check:
- Governor’s Newsroom
- forestry.alabama.gov
- Local media & official social media
- 🌲 Fire Weather Resources
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Color Code
Color code is the randomized drug testing system used by CRO officers. Participants are assigned an individual color (e.g., teal, watermelon, brown, indigo, bronze, gray, blue) and must call a specific number daily to learn which colors are required to report for testing that day. If a participant's assigned color is called, they must report to a designated collection site within the specified time frame. Contact Baldwin Court Services at 251.580.1666 if you have issues or questions
Court Referral Office/CRO
COURT REFERRAL OFFICERS or A court official who evaluates and monitors individuals convicted of alcohol- or drug-related offenses. CROs oversee court-ordered education, treatment, drug testing, and monitoring; refer individuals to approved programs (such as counseling, AA/NA, Anger Management, or driving school); track compliance; They manage the Color Code program. Call 251.580.1666 to reach the Baldwin Court Services CRO office.
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Mosquito Control
Mosquito Control – Baldwin County
Get help or apply:
- Inside city limits: Contact your municipality for mosquito control services. Find city contacts at baldwincountyal.gov/municipalities
- Outside city limits (county-maintained roads): Baldwin County contracts with Vector Disease Control International (VDCI). Request additional spraying at vdci.net or call 1-800-256-1784
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The Circuit Clerk serves as the official record keeper and business manager for all District and Circuit Court proceedings in Baldwin County, part of the 28th Judicial Circuit of Alabama. Visit https://baldwin.alacourt.gov/baldwin.alacourt.gov for information on judges, courts, filing fees, juror information, and more. The office can answer questions about court cases, filing procedures, and accessing public records.
Court Case Information
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find information about a court case?
Court case information can be found by contacting the Circuit Clerk's Office.
Baldwin County Circuit Clerk’s Office:
Phone: tel:12519370280
Website: https://baldwin.alacourt.govbaldwin.alacourt.gov
How do I find my court date?
You can find your scheduled court date by contacting the Circuit Clerk's office.
Baldwin County Circuit Clerk’s Office:
Phone: tel:12519370280251-937-0280
Website: https://baldwin.alacourt.gov
How do I request copies of Court Records?
Court records can be requested from the Circuit Clerk's Office.
Baldwin County Circuit Clerk’s Office:
Phone: tel:12519370280
Website: https://baldwin.alacourt.govbaldwin.alacourt.gov
Court Date Changes
How do I reschedule or postpone my court date / Request a Continuance?
To reschedule or postpone your court date / Request a Continuance, you must submit your request directly to the court handling your case. Continuance requests are not automatically approved.
The Baldwin County Circuit Clerk’s Office can provide information about the continuance process and required forms but cannot offer legal advice.
Phone: tel:12519370280
Website: https://baldwin.alacourt.gov
Filing Fees
Filing fees for Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Divorce, Custody, and Domestic Relations cases can be found by contacting the Circuit Clerk's Office.
Baldwin County Circuit Clerk’s Office:
Phone: tel:12519370280251-937-0280
Website: https://baldwin.alacourt.govbaldwin.alacourt.gov
Fine Payments
General Information
Fine payment instructions depend on the agency handling the case. Payments may be managed by:
- Baldwin County Circuit Court
- Baldwin County District Attorney’s Office
- A Municipal Court within Baldwin County
Some fines can be paid online, while others require payment by mail or in person. Questions about Municipal Court fines must be directed to the specific municipality.
ONLINE PAYMENTS (District or Circuit Criminal / Traffic Cases)
Eligible District Criminal, Circuit Criminal, or Traffic fines can be paid online.
Website: alapay.com
CIRCUIT CLERK'S OFFICE FINES
Information for fines handled through the Baldwin County Circuit or District Court is available through the Clerk's website.
baldwin.alacourt.gov/baldwin.alacourt.gov
Municipal Court Fines and Payments
Municipal Court fines must be paid directly through the municipality handling your case. Please contact the appropriate Municipal Court for payment options and instructions.
Municipal Courts in Baldwin County include:
JUDGES
Honorable J. Clark Stankoski
- Contact
Phone: 251-937-0237
Mailing Address:
312 Courthouse Square, Suite 21
Bay Minette, AL 36507
🌐baldwin.alacourt.gov/circuit-court/j-clark-stankoski
Honorable Byron Brackin, Circuit Judge
- Contact
Phone: 251.937.0273
Mailing Address:
312 Courthouse Square, Suite 30
Bay Minette, AL 36507
🌐baldwin.alacourt.gov/circuit-court/byron-brackin
Honorable Laurie A. Hoyt, Circuit Judge
- Contact:
Phone: 251.937.0273
Mailing Address:
312 Courthouse Square, Suite 23
Bay Minette, AL 36507
🌐baldwin.alacourt.gov/circuit-court/laurie-a-hoyt
Honorable Karol J. Kemp, Circuit Judge
- Contact
Phone: 251.580.1628
Mailing Address:
312 Courthouse Square, Suite 27
Bay Minette, AL 36507
🌐baldwin.alacourt.gov/circuit-court/karol-j-kemp
Honorable Ashley Siebert, Circuit Judge
- Contact
Phone: 251.937.0290
Mailing Address:
312 Courthouse Sq. Suite 24
Bay Minette AL 36507
🌐 baldwin.alacourt.gov/district-court/ashley-siebert
Honorable Scott P. Taylor, Circuit Judge
- Contact
Phone: 251.580.2570
Mailing Address:
312 Courthouse Square, Suite 22
Bay Minette, AL 36507
🌐baldwin.alacourt.gov/circuit-court/scott-p-taylor
Honorable William E. Scully, Jr., Presiding District Judge
- Contact
Phone: 251.580.1647
Mailing Address:
312 Courthouse Square, Suite 28
Bay Minette, AL 36507
🌐baldwin.alacourt.gov/district-court/william-e-scully-jr
Honorable Michael J. Hoyt, District Judge
- Contact
Phone: 251.990.4655
Mailing Address:
1100 Fairhope Ave
Fairhope, AL 36532
🌐baldwin.alacourt.gov/district-court/michael-j-hoyt
Honorable J. Langford Floyd District Court
- Contact
Phone: 251.972.8573
Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA)
Get preparedness information, videos, disaster checklists, and emergency alert sign-ups from the Baldwin County EMA.
Prepare & plan:
Storm & emergency updates:
Stay informed:
Monitor local news
Follow official Baldwin County EMA social media
Sign up for Alert Baldwin for emergency notifications
Law enforcement in Baldwin County includes county, municipal, and state agencies.
Who is responsible for law enforcement in unincorporated areas?
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of the county.
Contact
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: 251-937-0210
🌐sheriff.baldwincountyal.gov/home
Which cities and towns within Baldwin County maintain their own police forces.
Municipality Police Departments in Baldwin County can be found below:
- Bay Minette Police: 251-580-2559
- Daphne Police: 251-621-9100
- Elberta Police: 251-965-5300
- Fairhope Police: 251-928-2385
- Foley Police: 251-943-4431
- Gulf Shores Police: 251-968-2431
- Loxley Police: 251-964-6000
- Orange Beach Police: 251-981-9777
- Robertsdale Police: 251-947-2222
- Silverhill Police: 251-945-5200
- Spanish Fort Police: 251-626-4914
- Summerdale Police: 251-947-4010
What State or Specialty Law Enforcement Agencies operate in Baldwin County?
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), including Highway Patrol and State Troopers, operates throughout Baldwin County.
- Mobile office: 251-315-0103
Schools in Baldwin County
Baldwin County Council on Aging serve as an advocate for Baldwin County seniors. To educate and enlist the support of all levels of government, service agencies and private organizations that can assist with securing resources and implementing programs.
- BRATS Public Transportation provides affordable, door-to-door, and deviated fixed-route services via an on-demand app, helping residents and visitors with essential trips like work, shopping, and appointments across the large rural area. BRATS uses technology, including a smartphone app and web booking, to manage demand-response services for the general public, including connecting to other regional transit systems like Wave Transit and Baylinc.
- Website: baldwincountyal.gov/departments/brats-public-bus-transportation
- Get the Mobile App: baldwincountyal.gov/departments/brats-public-bus-transportation
- Phone: 251-972-6817
Contact:
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA)
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs has an office located at the Foley Satellite Courthouse, 201 E. Section Avenue, Foley, AL. Phone: 251-937-0218
Office hours and appointment information are available at:
Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) assist veterans, their dependents, and survivors with applying for and processing benefits and entitlements through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as state benefits provided by Alabama law for those who served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Services Available Through the Baldwin County Veterans Affairs Office
- The Baldwin County Veterans Affairs Office can assist veterans and their families with:
- Answering general questions by phone, email, or in person
- Filing original disability claims
- Reopening claims for increased disability ratings
- Appeals
- Clothing allowance claims
- Combat-related special pay
- Non-service-connected pension claims
- Survivor pension claims
- Medical expense reports for proportionate pension recipients
- Survivor Benefit Plan assistance
- Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) claims
- Burial benefit claims
- VA healthcare enrollment or transfer
- Education benefits
Below is a list of potential utility providers for properties located in towns, cities, and communities throughout our County.
Utility services vary by location based on factors such as:
- Inside or outside city limits.
- Located in a subdivision.
- Proximity to Municipal Utilities.
Services can overlap and you may receive services from multiple providers.
You may need to contact multiple providers to determine which services are available for your specific property.
Baldwin County Commission is not affiliated with Utility Providers.
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City of Loxley, City of Robertsdale, Town of Silverhill and Town of Summerdale Gateswood, Clear Springs, Rosinton, Elsanor and Seminole |
City of Spanish Fort, City of Daphne, and City of Fairhope Belforest, Historic Marlow, Fish River, Barnwell, Battles Wharf, Point Clear and Montrose |
City of Bay Minette Little River, Blacksher, Latham, Vaughn, Stockton, Redtown, Lottie, Rabun, Perdido, Carpenter, Blakeley, Bromley, Cottage Hill, Pine Grove, Whitehouse Fork, Crossroads, Dyas, Phillipsville, Vangordon, Stapleton and Steelwood |
City of Foley, Town of Elberta, City of Gulf Shores, City of Orange Beach, Town of Perdido Beach and Town of Magnolia Springs Historic Marlow, Fish River, Bon Secour, Oyster Bay, Miflin, Josephine, Ono Island, Fort Morgan and Lillian |
Contact Baldwin County Citizen Service Center
251.580.1695
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