Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
The Municipal Court of Owens Cross Roads handles:
Traffic and non-traffic offense violations
Municipal ordinance violations
State misdemeanors as adopted by the Code of Ordinances
Court Location: Address: Court Room, 9032 Highway 431 S, Owens Cross Roads, Alabama
Office Hours: Monday – Friday:
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Court Sessions:
First Thursday of Each Month: 5:00 p.m.
Third Thursday of Each Month: 1:00 p.m.
Court Personnel:
Honorable Polly Blalock: Presiding Judge
Brandy Wilson: Court Clerk/Magistrate
Teresa Carpenter: Magistrate
Court Clerk Contact Information: Phone: (256)
725-5165
Court Dates:
September 19, 2024
October 17, 2024
November 21, 2024
December 19, 2024
January 23, 2025
February 20, 2025
March 20, 2025
April 17, 2025
May 15, 2025
June 19, 2025
July 17, 2025
August 21, 2025
Court Review Dates:
October 3, 2024
November 7, 2024
December 5, 2024
January 9, 2025
February 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
April 3, 2025
May 1, 2025
June 5, 2025
July 10, 2025
August 7, 2025
* Court dates subject to change
Rescheduling
If you need to reschedule your court date, the court may approve your request if you provide appropriate written documentation before the scheduled court day. Acceptable documentation includes:
Doctor’s Excuse
Letter of Incarceration
Letter of Admittance to a Rehabilitation Facility
Military Leave
Jury Duty Notice
To request a reschedule, submit the relevant documentation to the court as soon as possible. For further assistance, you may contact the court clerk’s office at (256) 725-5165 during office hours.
Accident Reports & Release of Vehicle Impounds
For copies of accident reports or release of impounded vehicles, please contact the Owens Cross Roads Police Chief at 256-725-5167.
Accident reports are $15.00 (CASH, CREDIT, DEBIT ONLY)
Requirements for Releasing an Impounded Vehicle: To release an impounded vehicle, you must provide the following items:
Owner’s Driver’s License/Picture ID
Vehicle Registration
Proof of Current Insurance
Payment of $25.00 (CASH, CREDIT, DEBIT ONLY)
For additional information or assistance, please contact the Owens Cross Roads Police Department.
Owens Cross Roads Municipal Court
The Municipal Court of Owens Cross Roads exercises jurisdiction over all prosecutions for violations of traffic & non traffic offenses, municipal ordinances, and state misdemeanors adopted by our Code of Ordinances. Court is held in the Court Room located at 9032 Highway 431 S in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama. Normal office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Payment
Methods of Payment:
Mail:Acceptable forms: Money order or cashier’s check.Ensure payment is received at least 24 hours prior to the court date listed on your ticket.
In-Person:Traffic tickets or non-traffic cases listed
on the fines schedule can be paid at City Hall by the person who received the citation.Acceptable forms: Cash, check, money order, debit/credit cards.Note: Debit/credit card payments will incur a 3.5% service fee (minimum of $2),
charged by a third-party company. The City of Owens Cross Roads does not receive any revenue from this fee.
Court Date and Fine Amount Inquiries:
If you are unsure about your court date or the amount of your fine, please call (256) 725-5165 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Consequences of Non-Payment or Non-Appearance:
Failure to pay before your court date or to appear in court will result in:
A warrant for your arrest.
Suspension of your driver’s license.
Pleading Guilty:
Certain charges listed on the back of all citations may be paid in person to the court clerk/magistrate without appearing in court.
Traffic Safety Education Program: “Defensive Driving School” and “Alive at 25”
A traffic safety educational program has been established under the supervision of the Court Clerk, following guidelines set by the Municipal Court Judge.
Each person attending the seminar shall be charged a registration fee not exceeding one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
Fees are assessed by the Municipal Court Judge, unless waived by the Judge or the Court Clerk for individuals referred by an outside agency.
If a defendant needs to reschedule or cancel their attendance, a penalty of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) shall be charged in addition to the registration fees.
Attendees must be in the classroom on time. Doors are locked at the beginning of class and no late entry is allowed.
For Additional Information:
For additional inquiries about court dates, driving school, fines, or payment methods, please contact the office during business hours.
City of Owens Cross Roads
Phone: (256) 725-5165
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Contact us
Phone
+ 1 256-725-5165
Physical Address
9032 US-431, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 158, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
Judge Polly R. Blalock
Judge Polly R. Blalock
Judge Polly R. Blalock is a distinguished jurist with deep roots in both Fairfax County, Virginia, where she grew up, and North Alabama, where her family has resided since 1816, predating Alabama’s statehood by three years. She has been a resident of Madison County, Alabama, since 1996. An alumna of the University of Alabama, Judge Blalock studied Political Science, English, and Spanish, and was a member of the university’s National Championship Debate Team. She earned her Juris Doctor in 1998 after studying law at both Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and Birmingham School of Law.
Judge Blalock has also furthered her legal education by completing the Short Course for Prosecuting Attorneys at Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois, and the National District Attorney Association Trial Advocacy Program in Columbia, South Carolina. Her early career includes serving as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Laura Wilbourn Hamilton, Circuit Court Judge for the 23rd Judicial Circuit in Madison County, Alabama, from 1999 to 2001.
She was appointed in 2001 as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Huntsville, a role she held until 2022. Judge Blalock was instrumental in establishing Alabama’s first bilingual municipal court alongside the Honorable Presiding Judge Charles “Sonny” Rodenhauser. Her judicial service includes her tenure as Judge of the City of New Hope from 2008 to 2016, as well as Substitute Judge roles for the Towns of Paint Rock and City of Owens Cross Roads, the latter of which she has served for almost 20 years.
Judge Blalock’s professional affiliations are extensive. She is a member of the Alabama State Bar, Alabama Municipal Attorneys Association, Alabama Municipal Judges Association, American Judges Association, Huntsville/Madison County Bar Association, International Municipal Lawyers Association, and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. She is also active in the American Bar Association, serving as a Brief Judge for the Law Student Division National Appellate Advocacy Competition since 2013, and has contributed writings to The Alabama Lawyer.
As an educator, Judge Blalock has served as an Adjunct Professor in Criminal Justice at Alabama A & M University. Her personal interests include foreign languages, art, snorkeling, bicycling, hiking, and travel, with memorable experiences involving sea turtles, orcas, and visiting Tracy Arm Fjord in Alaska during a professional conference.
Judge Blalock is deeply involved in her community and church. She has been a member of the Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Huntsville, Alabama, for over 20 years, where she has served in various capacities. She is a graduate of the Education for Ministry program at The University of the South, School of Theology in Sewanee, Tennessee, and a sustaining member of the Junior League of Huntsville. Additionally, she has actively participated in numerous boards, associations, and committees at the local, state, and national levels.
Judge Blalock regards her role in serving the City of Owens Cross Roads with fairness, justice, and equity as a privilege and honor. She expresses gratitude to Mayor Tony Craig, City Council Members, Police Chief Jason Dobbins, the Municipal Court Clerk, and all who serve and protect the community.
“And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8
Brandy N. Wilson
Brandy N. Wilson
Brandy N. Wilson is a dedicated public servant and lifelong resident of Madison County, with deep ties to the Owens Cross Roads community where she has lived for most of her life. A graduate of New Hope High School in 1992, Brandy pursued higher education at J. F. Drake State Community & Technical College, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with an Associate Degree in Accounting.
Brandy began her career with the City of Owens Cross Roads in April 2017, initially working in the sewer billing department and providing assistance with the court. Her commitment and skill were recognized with a promotion in October 2019 to the position of Court Clerk/Magistrate, a role in which she continues to serve with dedication.
In her personal life, Brandy is married and is a mother to two children and six bonus children. She values the opportunity to serve her home community, finding it both a privilege and a responsibility. Her career and life reflect her strong connection to Owens Cross Roads and her commitment to contributing positively to the community she calls home.