The main phone number for the Cullman County Courthouse is (256) 775-4654, which rings directly to the Circuit Clerk’s office. A second general line, (256) 775-4660, also reaches the courthouse. Both are answered Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a midday closure from noon to 1:00 p.m.1Cullman County – Thirty-Second Circuit Court of Alabama. Cullman County – 32nd Judicial Circuit of Alabama The building houses the Circuit Court, District Court, and Probate Court for Alabama’s 32nd Judicial Circuit.2Cullman County Courts. Cullman County Courts
Direct Lines by Case Type
If you already know what kind of case you’re calling about, dialing the specific line instead of the main number gets you to someone who works only that docket. You’ll usually skip a transfer.
- Circuit Civil and District Civil: (256) 775-4800
- Small Claims and Front Counter: (256) 775-4694
- Misdemeanor Cases: (256) 775-4689
- Traffic Cases: (256) 775-4690
- Child Support and Domestic Relations: (256) 775-4799
Circuit Clerk Lisa McSwain oversees the office and its staff.3Cullman County – Thirty-Second Circuit Court of Alabama. Clerk’s Office Directory
Probate Court and Revenue Commissioner
Probate Court runs separately from the Circuit and District Courts and handles wills, estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and marriage licenses. Call (256) 775-4805, or fax (256) 775-4813. The Probate Judge also keeps an annex in Dodge City at (256) 287-1093 and a location in Holly Pond.4Cullman County Courts. Cullman County Judge of Probate Court
Vehicle tags, property tax questions, and mobile home registrations go through the Cullman County Revenue Commissioner, whose office sits inside the courthouse in Room 102. Contact details are posted at cullmanrevenuecommissioner.com.5Cullman County Revenue Commissioner. Cullman County Revenue Commissioner – Official Site
Child Support Calls Go Two Places
For a child support case already filed in court, use the clerk’s Child Support and Domestic Relations line at (256) 775-4799.3Cullman County – Thirty-Second Circuit Court of Alabama. Clerk’s Office Directory For enforcement, payment processing, or establishing paternity through the state system, call the Cullman County Department of Human Resources at (256) 737-5300 or write to P.O. Box 990, Cullman, AL 35055.6Cullman County – Thirty-Second Circuit Court of Alabama. Alabama Child Support Payment Center – Cullman County
Jury Duty Questions
Jurors register online at juror.alacourt.gov, and reporting instructions post by 5:00 p.m. the evening before the scheduled appearance. Call the Circuit Clerk’s main line at (256) 775-4654 with any questions about your service.7Cullman County – Thirty-Second Circuit Court of Alabama. Jury Reporting Instructions – Cullman County Panels usually report to the large third-floor courtroom at 8:30 a.m. If your panel is released, the online posting will say so and your check and certificate of service will be mailed.
Have This Ready Before You Call
Your case number is the fastest way for a clerk to find your file. It’s printed on any document the court has sent you. Without it, know the full legal names of every party and roughly when the case was filed or last heard.
For payment questions, ask the specific department what they accept. Policies at the Probate Court and Revenue Commissioner may differ from the Circuit Clerk’s, and card payments often carry a convenience fee.
Address and When Not to Call
The courthouse is at 500 2nd Ave SW, Cullman, AL 35055.1Cullman County – Thirty-Second Circuit Court of Alabama. Cullman County – 32nd Judicial Circuit of Alabama Phones aren’t answered during the noon-to-1:00 p.m. lunch closure, so call before noon or after 1:00 p.m.
The building also closes for Alabama state holidays, which don’t perfectly match the federal calendar. In 2026, closures include New Year’s Day (Jan. 1), Martin Luther King, Jr. / Robert E. Lee’s Birthday (Jan. 19), George Washington / Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday (Feb. 16), Confederate Memorial Day (Apr. 27), National Memorial Day (May 25), Jefferson Davis’ Birthday (Jun. 1), Juneteenth (Jun. 19), Independence Day observed (Jul. 3), Labor Day (Sep. 7), Columbus Day / American Indian Heritage Day (Oct. 12), Veterans Day (Nov. 11), Thanksgiving (Nov. 26), and Christmas (Dec. 25). When a holiday falls on Saturday it’s observed Friday; on Sunday, the following Monday.8Alabama State Personnel Department. State of Alabama 2026 Official State Holidays