Cullman Courts

The official Twitter Account for the Circuit and District Courts of the 32nd Judicial Circuit, State of Alabama.

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Congratulations to newly appointed Circuit Judge Chad Floyd! Governor Ivy selected an outstanding jurist who has served Cullman County well as District Judge for almost six years and who is extremely qualified to serve the people of Cullman County as Circuit Judge.

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Due to the threat of inclement weather all court hearings for Monday 1/26/26 are continued. Individuals who received a summons to appear for jury duty that day shall instead appear at 8 am on Wednesday 1/28/26.

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The People's Law School held its first class on August 16, 2025, at the Cullman County Courthouse. The program is designed to teach individuals with no legal background about basic court procedures and explain how a case proceeds through the judicial system.

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As a result of an incident that occurred recently in another county, there has been some confusion regarding the obligation of nursing mothers to report for jury service. Actively nursing mothers may postpone their service by making a request on the website listed in the summons

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Judge elect Emily Niezer Johnston
was sworn in earlier today in a private ceremony by Judge Greg Nicholas. Her two daughters are also shown holding the family bible. A public swearing in ceremony and reception will be announced and held at a later date.

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Judge Turner and Judge Nicholas spoke with Fairview High School students earlier today. This is the 13th consecutive year local judges have visited every Cullman County High School to discuss legal issues commonly experienced by young people.

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Judge Chad Floyd swears in newly re-elected Cullman County Commissioners, Kelly Duke and Corey Freeman.

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Judge Chad Floyd speaks to Hanceville High Students in a recent visit to discuss legal issues frequently encountered by young people and offered strategies to avoid legal problems.

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Judge Nicholas, Judge elect Johnston and court facility dog Brooksie speak to students at Cullman Area Technology Academy about legal issues often encountered by young people. Thanks Dr. Patrick for facilitating our visit. Great group of students.

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Judge Turner, Judge Nicholas and court facility dog Brooksie visit students at West Point High School as part of the 2023-2024 tour of every Cullman County high schools to talk about common legal issues facing young people.

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Judges Rusty Turner, Chad Floyd and Greg Nicholas recently spoke with Holly Pond High students about the most common legal issues faced by young people today. This year marks the 11th straight year judges have visited all Cullman County schools.

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Huge shoutout to the Sons of Liberty Riders for their generous donation of teddy bears for us to use in our juvenile courts. They did a “beary” good job!!

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District Judge Chad Floyd speaks to students at West Point High School about the US Constitution and the importance of civil discourse during Law Day. Judge Turner, Judge Nicholas, lawyers Emily Johnston & Melvin Hasting also volunteered to speak at Good Hope, Vinemont & Cullman

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District Judges Rusty Turner & Chad Floyd & Circuit Judge Greg Nicholas presided over the Paradise Lost trials at Cullman High School this week. Incredible presentations by the students and another great job by English instructor Denise Burroughs!

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Judge Floyd @FloydLaw47 and Judge Nicholas spoke to Cold Springs High School students recently, completing this year’s visits to every Cullman County high school. Cullman County is fortunate to have great educators who are so committed to our students!

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Judge Turner and Judge Nicholas speak to Hanceville High School students last Friday about some of the life changing decisions faced by young people today. Thanks principal Wakefield and great students at Hanceville for a great visit!

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Judge Floyd, Judge Williams, Judge Nicholas and Circuit Clerk Lisa McSwain spoke to members of the 2022 Citizens Academy earlier this evening about the local court system. A great group!

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Judge Chad Floyd and Judge Martha Williams speak to Good Hope High School students to kick off the start of a new year in which Cullman County judges will visit every Cullman County high school.